Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 262: RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE JURORS.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 262 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE JURORS. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Authorizes the Judiciary to use more than one method of delivery and attempt to contact any one juror more than once. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-11-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Pass First Reading
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19
- Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Chang). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 116) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 812) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
- Referred to JDC.
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