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HI HB767

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Linda Ichiyama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. by June 30, 2029.

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for the department to pursue and obtain the accreditation (specific dollar amount not filled in on bill).

  • Recognizes that the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program was previously required to obtain this accreditation but the requirement was inadvertently repealed by Act 183 (2021) when section 134-16, Hawaii Revised Statutes was repealed.

  • Notes that proper training, equipment, and organizational support are essential for law enforcement officers and that the Honolulu and Maui police departments are already accredited by this same commission.

  • Bill takes effect on June 30, 3000 (appears to be a drafting error, as this date is in the distant future).

Legislative Description

Relating To The Conservation And Resources Enforcement Program.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1).

2/13/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance2/13/2023
Energy & Environmental Protection1/31/2023
Water & Land1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available