RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Summary
Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to prioritize local use of law enforcement resources. Requires that the governor and the county mayors declare that crimes relating to property, methamphetamine use, and operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant are resolved in their respective jurisdictions before state or county law enforcement may assist with certain federal law enforcement matters. Authorizes state and county law enforcement officials to assist federal agencies possessing a warrant or when an individual has been charged with a felony under the Hawaii Penal Code.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2019
Last action Jan 28, 2019
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 28, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Referred to PVM, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6
Jan 24, 2019
House · Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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