HI HB2016 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-02 - (H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-02 - (H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the title of Act 210, Session Laws of Hawaii 2008, to read news and broadcast media privilege. Expands the application of the Act to expressly include bona fide owners or editors of news or broadcast media entities. Clarifies that, where applicable, the news and broadcast media privilege will shield a journalist, newscaster, owner, or editor of a news or broadcast media entity from being compelled to testify or produce the source of information whether or not it has been published or broadcasted, or any unpublished or unbroadcasted information.
Title
Evidence; News and Broadcast Media Privilege
Sponsors
| Rep. Scott Saiki [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-02 | (H) The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. | |
| 2012-01-31 | (H) Bill scheduled to be heard by JUD on Thursday, 02-02-12 2:00PM in House conference room 325. | |
| 2012-01-19 | (H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 3 | |
| 2012-01-19 | (H) Introduced and Pass First Reading. | |
| 2012-01-18 | (H) Pending introduction. |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2016 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/Bills/HB2016_.HTM |
