RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Summary
Requires the return of all out-of-state inmates by 12/31/20 if adequate bed space exists in Hawaii's prisons and correctional facilities. Provides that no more than 500 Hawaii inmates shall be detained in out-of-state prisons by 12/31/19. Requires the Department of Public Safety to plan, design, and construct sufficient facilities to house inmates in Hawaii and to pursue alternatives to incarceration for returning inmates. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2018
Last action Feb 1, 2018
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Feb 1, 2018
House · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Jan 17, 2018
House · Referred to committee
Referred to PBS, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 3
Jan 17, 2018
House · Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading
Jan 12, 2018
House · Introduced
Prefiled.
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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