THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2847
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAFETY ACT.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 28, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding to part I a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§28- Issuance of certifications pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act. The attorney general may issue firearm qualification certifications to qualified retired law enforcement officers, in conformity with the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, as codified at title 18 United Stated Code section 926C. The attorney general may adopt, amend, and repeal rules concerning the issuance of firearm qualification certifications, that shall be exempt from the requirements of chapter 91, the Hawaii administrative procedure act."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval

INTRODUCED BY:

_____________________________ BY REQUEST

Report Title:

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act

Description:

Establishes in the Department of the Attorney General a program responsible for issuing firearm qualification certifications to qualified law enforcement officers pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-277), as codified at 18 United States Code section 926C.

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