HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1640
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to certificates of identification.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that it is critical for all citizens in Hawaii to obtain state identification.  The State authorizes the counties to issue state driver's licenses in several convenient locations.  However, those without state driver's licenses must obtain civil identification, which is obtained in few locations throughout the State.

     The purpose of this Act is to authorize the attorney general to work with the counties to allow them to issue civil identifications at the same locations where driver's licenses are issued.

     SECTION 2.  Section 846-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

     "§846-21  Authority of attorney general.  (a)  The attorney general shall carry out this part.  In conformity with chapter 76, the attorney general may appoint [such] subordinates, at [such] compensation, within the limits of available appropriations therefor, or without compensation, as may be necessary or proper to carry out this part, and, the attorney general may delegate to [such] the subordinates [such of] the attorney general's powers and duties as may be necessary for the efficient administration of this part.

     (b)  The attorney general may, in cooperation with the appropriate county agencies, establish a program whereby county employees may issue certificates of identification under this part at locations where driver's licenses are issued."

     SECTION 3.  The attorney general shall, in cooperation with the counties, explore options and procedures to allow the counties to issue certificates of identification.  The attorney general, in consultation with the counties, shall submit a report to the legislature, including findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2012.

     SECTION 4.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 5.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Civil Identification; Counties

 

Description:

Authorizes the Attorney General to cooperate with appropriate county agencies to allow such agencies to issue civil identification at locations where driver's licenses are issued.  Requires report to the Legislature.

 

 

 

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