HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2721
TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE, 2010		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO COURT REPORTERS.

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

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 606, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§606-    Certified shorthand reporter; administration of oaths or affirmations. Every certified shorthand reporter is authorized to administer oaths or affirmations and may perform the duties of the deposition officer pursuant to rule 28(a) of the Hawaii rules of civil procedure, relating to persons before whom depositions may be taken."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on January 21, 2058.

Report Title:

Judiciary; Shorthand Reporters

Description:

Authorizes certified shorthand reporters to administer oaths or affirmations and to perform the duties of a deposition officer.  Effective January 21, 2058.  (HB2721 HD1)

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