Relating To The Modernization Of Criminal Justice.

SB 1244 Relating To The Modernization Of Criminal Justice

Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To The Modernization Of Criminal Justice.
SB-1244

About SB-1244

Defines serious crime as murder or attempted murder in the first degree or class A felony, or a call B or C felony involving violence of threat of violence. Allows the court to determine if bail may be denied where the charge is for a serious crime. Requires the judicial council to appoint a committee to review and recommend changes to the Hawaii penal code. Takes effect 7/1/25. (SD1)

  

Bill Texts

Amended 02/16/2021
Introduced 01/26/2021

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Sponsors (12)

Sen. Joy San Buenaventura


Co-Sponsor

Sen. J. Kalani English


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Stanley Chang


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Karl Rhoads


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Maile Shimabukuro


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Mike Gabbard


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Chris Lee


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Michelle Kidani


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Clarence Nishihara


Primary Sponsor

Sen. Gil Riviere


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Kurt Fevella


Co-Sponsor

Sen. Laura Acasio


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Votes

Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments

02/09/2021

Yeas: 4 | Nays: 0
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History

The Committee On Jdc Deferred The Measure.

02/23/2021

The Committee(s) On Jdc Will Hold A Public Decision Making On 02-23-21 9:45am; Via Videoconference.

02/18/2021

Reported From Psm (stand. Com. Rep. No. 288) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc.

02/17/2021

Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Jdc.

02/17/2021

The Committee(s) On Psm Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Passed, With Amendments. The Votes In Psm Were As Follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Nishihara, English, Baker, Fevella; Aye(s) With Reservations: None ; 0 No(es): None; And 1 Excused: Senator(s) Riviere.

02/09/2021

The Committee(s) On Psm Has Scheduled A Public Hearing On 02-09-21 1:20pm In Conference Room Via Videoconference.

02/05/2021

Referred To Psm, Jdc.

01/29/2021

Introduced.

01/27/2021

Passed First Reading.

01/27/2021

Subject(s)

Criminal Justice Reform Pretrial Procedures Bail Judicial Council Penal Code Review