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This concurrent resolution requests the Department of Law Enforcement to collaborate with the City and County of Honolulu to create fair policies and processes for towing and disposing of vehicles owned by active duty servicemembers that have been abandoned on state or city property. The resolution recognizes that servicemembers who are deployed for extended periods may leave vehicles parked in public areas, which can create safety concerns and parking problems for other residents. The proposed policies must comply with the federal Servicemember Civil Relief Act, which provides legal protections for military personnel, and should include providing adequate notice to deployed servicemembers if their vehicle is towed. The goal is to balance the rights of servicemembers with the needs of other residents who might be inconvenienced by abandoned vehicles. The resolution directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the Director of Law Enforcement, the Mayor of Honolulu, and the Chair of the Honolulu City Council, demonstrating a formal request for action and collaboration.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=235&year=2025