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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering from $1,000 to $2,000 in Hawaii. The legislature finds that Hawaii continues to face a serious littering problem that negatively impacts the state's natural beauty and reputation as a scenic destination. The purpose of the bill is to significantly deter criminal littering by increasing the maximum fine. The bill also provides that the court shall fine a person convicted of criminal littering at least $500, but not more than $2,000.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=44&year=2024 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=44&year=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB44_.HTM |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/HB44_.HTM |
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