COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Brian Kanno, Chair

Senator David Matsuura, Vice Chair

SB 597

Makes various amendments and name changes to the State's developmental disabilities law. (MATSUURA)

SB 996

Allows for felony prosecution via information in addition to grand jury indictments and preliminary hearings. Proposes to amend section 10 of article 10 of the Hawaii Constitution. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 997

Sets forth a procedure for the prosecution of felonies via information in addition to grand jury indictments and preliminary heartings. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1477

Allows apologies to be made in court proceedings without subsequent use as an admission of liability. (MATSUNAGA)

SB 999

Clarifies the existing unauthorized practice of law statute, and increases criminal penalties for individuals who engage in the unauthorized practice of law. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1001

Provides for deemed service by registered mail where a defendant contrives to defeat service by refusing to sign the return receipt or by having another person sign on his or her behalf. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1007

Requires for nonconsensual common law liens that a claim of lien against a private party filed with land court and the bureau of conveyances must be accompanied by a certified order from a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction authorizing the filing of the lien to be valid.

SB 1008

Prevents the filing of frivolous financing statements with the bureau of conveyances by assuring that the filing of the financing statements are authorized by the debtors. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1555

Prevents inadvertent repeal of probation laws by adding reenactment language to laws that were amended by laws establishing the expedited sentencing program, and scheduled to "drop dead". (BUNDA)

SB 1571

Enacts the uniform arbitration act and repeals the existing law relating to arbitration and awards. Specifies the manner in which arbitration proceedings are to be conducted, requirements for hearings, and remedies. (KANNO)

SB 1457

Transfers from the supreme court to the circuit court original jurisdiction over contested issues relating to elections, the state budget, the procurement code, the Hawaii tourism authority, and the Hawaii community development authority. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1452

Makes general housekeeping amendments to the land court law. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1229

Provides stiffer mandatory penalties for motor vehicle-related theft. (SAKAMOTO)

SB 1456

Authorizes the probation or peace officer to admit a defendant to bail under certain circumstances. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1512

Replaces the term "law enforcement officer" for "peace officer". (BUNDA (BR))

SB 683

Requires deputy sheriffs to wear identification badges and carry wallet identification cards. (TAM, KANNO, Slom, Ihara)

SB 1185

Excludes Hawaii Paroling Authority's decisions from appeal, and allows a prisoner's minimum term to be equal to or less than the maximum term of imprisonment. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1367

Changes from one to two years the mandatory minimum term of imprisonment. (KANNO)

SB 1454

Repeals allowances to garnishees for fees and costs in garnishment cases. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 725

Enacts a new uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act; repeals chapter 583, HRS. (KANNO, MATSUURA)

SB 951

Qualifies for extended term sentencing criminal offenders who select their victims because of hostility to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, transgender, sexual orientation, age or disability; provides a reporting mechanism to compile, track, and analyze hate crimes data. (MATSUNAGA, CHUMBLEY)

SB 1499

Eliminates the waiting period for new residents to file for divorce, annulment or legal separation. (TAM (BR))

SB 1529

Amends the dependent adult protective services law to require any family or household member who knows or has reason to know that an adult who is unable to obtain medical care is in need of such care, and is at imminent risk of death or serious bodily injury, to report the matter to DHS or county police department.

SB 1508

Amends definition of "substantial bodily injury". (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1614

Creates the offense of abuse of position of trust or use of special skill. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1509

Establishes the "legal owner" as the owner of a vehicle that has no registered owner under section 708-836 relating to unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle. Also includes photocopies and printed register receipts as prima facie evidence to establish value and ownership in theft cases. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1607

Increases burglary in the first degree to a class A felony when a resident is in the home. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1609

Possession of property reported stolen by two or more victims shall be prima facie evidence of stolen property. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1513

Defines "dangerous instrument" in commission of burglary. For purposes of burglary laws, allows persons to remain lawfully in buildings. (BUNDA (BR))

SB 1466

Includes knowledge and reckless disregard as elements in the offenses of theft with regard to the value of the property or services taken. (BUNDA (BR))

Chair