Hawaii Senate Bill 1219 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-27 - Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC.
Pending: Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Requires and appropriates moneys for the provision of free voice communication services in the State's youth and adult correctional facilities. Prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue or financial benefits from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services and to report to the Legislature prior to the regular session of 2024.

Relating To Public Safety.

Sen. Karl Rhoads [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-01-27	Senate	Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC.
2023-01-25	Senate	Passed First Reading.
2023-01-25	Senate	Introduced.

SB1219 (Carry Over) 2023-01-27 - Referred to PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC.
HB1133 (Same As) 2023-02-15 - The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1219&year=2023
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/SB1219_.HTM