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HI SCR116
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Donovan Cruz
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AI Summary
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Requests the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to convene a task force to review existing driving under the influence (DUI) laws under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 291E-61 and recommend strengthening measures.
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Task force membership includes the chairs of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Senate Committee on Public Safety/Intergovernmental/Military Affairs, House Committee on Judiciary, and House Committee on Public Safety/Veterans/Military Affairs.
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Cites Hawaii's ranking as 26th strictest for DUI laws and 22nd worst for drunk driving fatalities, noting the National Transportation Safety Board recommends a blood alcohol content limit of 0.05 or lower (Hawaii's current limit is 0.08).
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Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the Regular Session of 2020.
Legislative Description
Requesting The President Of The Senate And Speaker Of The House Of Representatives To Convene A Taskforce To Review Existing Laws Relating To Driving Under The Influence Of An Intoxicant And Make Recommendations On How To Strengthen Applicable Laws.
Driving Under the Influence
Last Action
Referred to TRS/JDC.
3/12/2019