HI HB1740 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 16 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-07 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2).
Pending: House Legislative Management Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Allows the governor to refer applications for pardon to the attorney general for consideration and investigation, and requires the attorney general to make a recommendation. Establishes a comprehensive application process for executive pardons. Requires the director of public safety and Hawaii paroling authority to investigate every application for pardon referred to them by the governor, if necessary. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

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Title

Relating To Executive Pardons.

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Roll Calls

2020-02-05 - House - House Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments (Y: 11 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-07HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2).
2020-02-07HouseReported from JUD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 181-20) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to LMG.
2020-02-05HouseThe committees on JUD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) C. Lee, San Buenaventura, Brower, Creagan, Lowen, McKelvey, Perruso, Say, Takayama, Yamane, Thielen; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Nakashima.
2020-02-04HouseBill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-05-20 2:00PM in conference room 325.
2020-02-04HouseThe committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-05-20.
2020-01-31HouseBill scheduled to be heard by JUD on Tuesday, 02-04-20 2:05PM in House conference room 325.
2020-01-21HouseReferred to JUD, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 2
2020-01-16HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
2020-01-15HousePending introduction.

Same As/Similar To

SB2180 (Same As) 2020-03-16 - Re-referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 45

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Bill Comments

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