SB 2698

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RELATING TO CHAPTER 846E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Recommends statutory revisions to comply with the Hawaii Supreme Court's decision in State of Hawaii v. Eto Bani. Proposes other revisions to improve the operability of sex offender registration. (SD1)

SB 2039

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RELATING TO VISITATION.

Affirms sibling visitation rights and establishes procedures for enforcement and visitation. (SD1)

SB 2041

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RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION.

Expands the definition of "serious abuse" to include cases of missing children. (SD1)

SB 2044

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RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.

Allows minors the right to choose their legal representation.

SB 2234

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RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.

Establishes the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor. Authorizes action against a license and property forfeiture based upon a conviction of this offense. (SD1)

SB 2684

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RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN.

Brings Hawaii's child pornography laws in line with federal statutes and to criminalize the use of computers to victimize children.

SB 2686

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RELATING TO AGE VERIFICATION OF SEXUAL PERFORMERS.

Requires producers of pornography to verify that their performers are not minors, and requires them to keep documentation of this verification. (SD1)

SB 2818

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RELATING TO SEXUAL OFFENSES.

Includes employees of private companies working in correctional facilities in sexual offenses statutes that prohibit sexual penetration and sexual contact with imprisoned persons or a person confined to a detention facility. Expands sexual assault protection to inmates placed in private correctional facilities operating in the State. (SD1)

SB 2528

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RELATING TO SENTENCING.

Requires court to consider seriousness of injury in sentencing in domestic violence cases, including consideration of extended term. (SD1)

SB 2691

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RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.

Enables the CSEA to notify employers of the amount of child support automatically withheld from an employee's paycheck by way of notice, as opposed to requiring a certified court order being served on the affected employer. Allows the CSEA to levy fines against individuals and entities not responding to its requests for information. Clarifies that spousal support can only be enforced when child support is being enforced and that all child support records are confidential. (SD1)

SB 2628

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RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS.

Applies repeat intoxicated driver provisions to persons with prior drug enforcement contacts. Clarifies that a respondent who refused to be tested or a minor respondent shall not be issued a conditional permit. Clarifies administrative hearing procedure. (SD1)

SB 2694

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RELATING TO ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE.

Conforms Hawaii's electronic surveillance laws to federal laws controlling electronic surveillance. Establishes and funds a surveillance review unit within the Department. (SD1)

SB 2337

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RELATING TO RACING ON HIGHWAYS.

Provides different categories of penalties for those with prior convictions for racing; increases fines; requires forfeiture of vehicles for third offenses. (SD1)

SB 2487

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RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC CODE.

Amends traffic code to increase pedestrian safety. (SD1)

SB 2990

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RELATING TO CRIME STOPPERS ORGANIZATIONS.

Prohibits the disclosure of communications to a crime stoppers organization, except by in camera inspection by a court where exculpatory to the defendant. Deems communications confidential and privileged. Provides for the repayment of rewards by defendants. (SD1)

RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.

Creates new offenses of terrorism; hinders apprehension or prosecution for terrorism, production or possession of a chemical, biological, or nuclear weapon, and making a false alarm.

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Senator Brian Kanno