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HI SR20
Resolution
Status
2/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brenton Awa
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AI Summary
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Amends the Hawaii Senate Rules to require members to submit to breathalyzer, blood, or field sobriety tests when requested by law enforcement during a lawful stop.
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Establishes that a member's refusal to submit to these tests shall constitute misconduct under the rules.
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Makes failure to comply grounds for expulsion of the member, pursuant to Article III, Section 12 of the Hawaii State Constitution, which requires a two-thirds vote of all members for expulsion.
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Applies the new rule to Senate members operating motor vehicles who are stopped by law enforcement on suspicion of intoxicated driving.
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Takes effect upon adoption of the resolution and requires certified copies be transmitted to all chamber members.
Legislative Description
Amending The Rules Of The Senate To Establish That A Failure To Submit To A Breathalyzer Test, Blood Test, Or Field Sobriety Test During A Lawful Stop Shall Be Grounds For Expulsion.
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Last Action
Failed to be adopted.
3/2/2023