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HI HB1391
Bill
Status
1/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Ernesto Ganaden
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AI Summary
HB1391 Summary
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Adds the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to the list of state entities that may employ independent legal counsel outside of the Attorney General's office.
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Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to continue using Attorney General services when the interests of the State and the department are aligned.
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Requires the State to pay legal fees owed to independent counsel retained by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
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Exempts attorneys employed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from the requirement to be deputy attorneys general on a full-time basis.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Hawaiian Homes Commission.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) DeCoite voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Kong, Matayoshi excused (3).
2/19/2021