HB 775 Hawaii House · 2023 Regular Session

ESTABLISHING THE SOCIAL WORKERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PILOT PROGRAM.

Summary

Establishes a 5-year social workers for public safety pilot program in the department of public safety, or its successor agency. Authorizes social workers or human service professionals to accompany law enforcement officers in responding to incidents where a person may be unsheltered, substance addicted, or mentally impaired. Requires interim reports and a final report to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the pilot program, including positions. Sunsets 7/1/2026. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

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Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2023

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Committee

Feb 8, 2023

Committee

Reported from HUS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 202) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

lower

Feb 2, 2023

Lower · Passed

The committee on HUS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Mizuno, Belatti, Ilagan, Kobayashi, Takenouchi, Nishimoto, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Amato.

lower

Jan 30, 2023

Committee

Referred to HUS, FIN, referral sheet 3

lower

Jan 23, 2023

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 20, 2023

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors