Bill Text: HI HB2365 | 2022 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Electronic Citations.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2022-03-23 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. [HB2365 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2022-HB2365-Amended.html
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC CITATIONS.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that paper citations are plagued by numerous deficiencies, such as untimely delivery of citations from law enforcement agencies to the judiciary, and difficulty in deciphering handwritten notes. In many instances, these deficiencies lead to the dismissal of traffic citations or delays in access to citations by the person who was cited.
The legislature further finds that electronic citation technology provides numerous benefits to law enforcement, the judiciary, and to the general public. These benefits include:
(1) Improved efficiency and accuracy in the issuance of citations, which contributes to officer and motorist safety by reducing the time spent on the ticketing process, which often occurs in precarious roadside locations;
(2) Easier-to-read citations;
(3) Improved efficiency and accuracy in citation data entry into law enforcement and the judiciary's record management systems, since electronic citations can reduce redundant data entries;
(4) Elimination of in-person deliveries or mailing of paper citations from police districts to the courts, leading to faster access to citations for violators to pay fines online or in person; and
(5) Improved traffic safety due to the availability of electronic citation data analyses, such as types of violations, geolocations, times of issuance, and other related data points.
The legislature recognizes that a statewide electronic citation system will streamline processes and that the time savings will allow law enforcement to spend less time on paperwork and data entry and more time on responding to calls and community concerns.
The legislature further recognizes that an electronic citation system will assist the judiciary in reducing clerical issues, processing delays, and citation dismissals.
The purpose of this Act is to:
(1) Establish a statewide electronic citation program under the judiciary; and
(2) Make appropriations.
SECTION 2. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part
. ELECTRONIC CITATION
PROGRAM
§291C-A
Definition. As used in this part, "electronic
citation" means the process of transmitting traffic, misdemeanor, or other
citations and law enforcement data via electronic means to the clerk of the court.
§291C-B Statewide electronic citation program; established.
(a)
There is established within the judiciary a statewide electronic
citation program.
(b) The judiciary shall adopt procedures to implement this section."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of general fund the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the establishment, implementation, operation, oversight, repair and maintenance of an electronic citation program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the judiciary for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4.
There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii
the sum of $ or so
much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 as a grant-in-aid to
the city and county of Honolulu for the establishment, implementation,
operation, oversight, repair and maintenance of a statewide electronic citation
program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by
the city and county of Honolulu for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5.
There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii
the sum of $ or so
much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 as a grant-in-aid to
the county of Maui for the establishment, implementation, operation, oversight,
repair and maintenance of a statewide electronic citation program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by
the county of Maui for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 6.
There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii
the sum of $ or so
much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 as a grant-in-aid to
the county of Hawaii for the establishment, implementation, operation,
oversight, repair and maintenance of a statewide electronic citation program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by
the county of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 7.
There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii
the sum of $ or so
much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2022-2023 as a grant-in-aid to
the county of Kauai for the establishment, implementation, operation,
oversight, repair and maintenance of a statewide electronic citation program.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by
the county of Kauai for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 8. In codifying the new sections added by
section 6 of this Act, the revisor of statutes shall substitute appropriate section numbers for the letters used in designating the new sections in this Act.
SECTION 9. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 10. This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2023.
Report Title:
Electronic Citation Program; Establishment; Appropriation
Description:
Creates an electronic citation program under the Judiciary. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1)
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not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
