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HI SB744
Bill
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Stanley Chang
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the establishment of private correctional facilities within Hawaii.
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Removes authorization for the governor to negotiate with private entities for development or expansion of private in-state correctional facilities.
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Allows the governor to contract with private entities to construct correctional facilities on public or private lands, provided the Department of Public Safety operates the facility.
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Eliminates the authorization for the governor to lease or purchase correctional facilities constructed by private entities.
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Effective date: May 6, 2137.
Legislative Description
Relating To Correctional Facilities.
Department of Public Safety
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Har, Okimoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ward voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).
3/19/2021