Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 283: RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 283 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BRIBERY. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 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.
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (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 for decision making on Thursday, 03-20-25 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-20-25.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 18
- Pass First Reading
- Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 20) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 694) 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 02-27-25.
- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Awa.
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