SB 3274 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.

Summary
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaiʻi Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaiʻi Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. (SD1)
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2024 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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Committee
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Feb 8, 2024
Committee
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2188) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
upper
Feb 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Elefante ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Jan 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-24 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to JDC, WAM.
upper
Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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