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HI SB42

Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.


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Introduced
01/17/2019
In Committee
02/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/10/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits the attorney general from any investigation in connection with and under circumstances during a period of time in which it is clear that the Attorney General's goals are conflicted with native Hawaiian rights protected by article XII, section 7, of the Hawaii State Constitution and individuals are exercising rights by nonviolent civil disobedience that are protected and granted under the Constitution or state constitution. (SD2)

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Attorney General from conducting any investigations that conflict with Native Hawaiian rights protected by the Hawaii Constitution, or during periods where individuals are exercising their constitutional rights through nonviolent civil disobedience. The bill amends the existing law to include this provision, which aims to prevent the Attorney General's actions from interfering with the exercise of Native Hawaiian rights.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to JDC/WAM. (on 02/14/2020)

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