Bill Text: HI HB1614 | 2020 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Jurors.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2020-03-05 - Referred to JDC. [HB1614 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2020-HB1614-Amended.html
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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO JURORS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. (a) The judiciary shall:
(1) Conduct a study on and compile a comprehensive list of the jury service exemptions in other states, with a special focus on jury service exemptions for medical professionals with active patients, including psychologists; and
(2) Make recommendations regarding which exemptions under Hawaii law should be repealed or amended.
(b) The judiciary shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2021.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Jury Service; Exemptions; Study; Judiciary
Description:
Requires the judiciary to study and report to the legislature on the jury service exemptions in Hawaii and other states, including jury service exemptions for medical professionals, such as psychologists, with active patients. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)
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