HI HB2701 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-25 - (H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 8
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-25 - (H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 8
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Amends various statutory provisions to reconfirm and clarify the original intent of Act 1 (2011) that civil union partners shall have all the same rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities under law as are granted to those who contract, obtain a license, and are solemnized pursuant to chapter 572. Makes various housekeeping amendments to statutes to assist with the implementation and interpretation of Act 1, including with respect to public employee benefits, property held as tenants by the entirety, establishment of parent-child relationships, and adoption.
Title
Domestic Relations; Civil Unions
Sponsors
| Sen. Chris Lee [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-25 | (H) Referred to JUD, referral sheet 8 | |
| 2012-01-25 | (H) Introduced and Pass First Reading. | |
| 2012-01-24 | (H) Pending introduction. |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2701 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/Bills/HB2701_.HTM |
