Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 61: RELATING TO CORONERS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 61 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CORONERS. Primary sponsor: Kanani Souza (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates moneys to the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, for the establishment of county medical examiner positions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.