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HI SB219

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires courts to sentence persons convicted of offenses under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapters 708 parts II, III, or IV committed on agricultural land to extended terms of imprisonment.

  • Sets extended term maximums of 20 years for class B felonies, 10 years for class C felonies, 2 years for misdemeanors, and 60 days for petty misdemeanors.

  • Defines "agricultural land" as acreage used primarily for farming operations, including farm buildings, dwellings, roads, and irrigation infrastructure.

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General to establish a statewide agricultural theft task force to help law enforcement identify agricultural theft perpetrators.

  • Takes effect May 6, 2137.

Legislative Description

Relating To Crimes On Agricultural Lands.

Appropriation

Last Action

Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797).

4/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance3/25/2021
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/19/2021
Agriculture3/11/2021
Judiciary2/11/2021
Agriculture and Environment1/25/2021

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