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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
05/03/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Makes eligible for a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea persons with a blood alcohol concentration between .05 and .08, under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Special Fund for a public education campaign. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for the offenses of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and habitually operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant from 0.08 to 0.05. It makes people with a BAC between 0.05 and 0.08 eligible for a deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea under certain circumstances. The bill also appropriates funds from the State Highway Special Fund for a public education campaign to inform the public about the new BAC limit.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Re-referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 11 (on 02/12/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1935&year=2024 | 01/19/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB1935_HD1_.HTM | 02/09/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB1935_.HTM | 01/20/2024 |
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