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HI HB2747
Bill
Status
3/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Chris Lee
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to Article XVI, Section 2 of the Hawaii State Constitution to authorize the legislature to enact laws requiring forfeiture or reduction of pension benefits for public employees convicted of felonies related to their state or county employment.
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Addresses current lack of policy allowing forfeiture or reduction of pension benefits regardless of the severity of felony offenses committed by public officials or employees.
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Ballot question asks voters whether the state constitution should be amended to allow the legislature to require pension benefit forfeiture or reduction for employees convicted of employment-related felonies.
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Amendment takes effect July 1, 2030, upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvi, Section 2, Of The Hawaii State Constitution, To Authorize The Legislature To Require The Forfeiture Or Reduction Of Pension Benefits Of A Member, Former Member, Or Retirant Of The Employees' Retirement System Who Is Convicted Of A Felony Related To The Member's, Former Member's, Or Retirant's Employment With The State Or Any Political Subdivision Thereof.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
3/10/2020