Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR187

Introduced
3/10/23  

Caption

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.

Impact

The resolution's impact could lead to significant changes within local government operations related to vehicle ownership records and traffic enforcement practices. By uncovering systemic issues, the audit would enable comprehensive recommendations to refine current processes and reduce the incidence of wrongful citations. Importantly, it could align court protocols with the Department of Motor Vehicles, streamlining the communication and processing of ownership transfers, thereby enhancing procedural accuracy.

Summary

House Resolution 187 (HR187) requests an audit of processes associated with traffic citation default judgments related to ownership transfers of vehicles. The bill arises from reports of individuals inadvertently receiving traffic citations for vehicles they no longer own, leading to default judgments against them despite following legal procedures to notify authorities of ownership changes. The resolution aims to investigate the procedural failings that cause such discrepancies, identifying points where human error may result in injustice.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HR187 may revolve around the accountability of various departments involved in the process, including the Honolulu Police Department and the District Court. There may be concerns regarding the allocation of resources to conduct the audit and implement improvements based on findings. Stakeholders could express differing opinions on the necessity, scope, and potential repercussions of the audit aimed at transparency and accountability in government operations.

Companion Bills

HI HCR182

Same As Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR223

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Task Force To Study Permitted Events In Urban Honolulu.

HI HR203

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Convene A Task Force To Study Permitted Events In Urban Honolulu.

HI HCR59

Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Electric Bicycles And Dirt Bike Motorcycles To Make Sidewalks And Public Roadways Safer.

HI HCR62

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer To The State The City And County Of Honolulu's Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension.

HI SCR110

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer To The State The City And County Of Honolulu's Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension.

HI SR92

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer To The State The City And County Of Honolulu's Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension.

HI HCR95

Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.

HI HR79

Requesting The Department Of Facility Maintenance Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Clean Certain Streams And Canals In Waipahu.

HI SCR168

Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.

HI SCR25

Encouraging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand The Red-light Safety Program.

Similar Bills

HI HCR182

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.

HI SR147

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.

HI SCR207

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Honolulu Police Department; City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Customer Services, Motor Vehicle, Licensing, And Permits Division; And District Court Of The First Circuit.

HI SB1522

Relating To Vehicle Title Transfers.

TX SB471

Relating to claims for excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property.

TX HB406

Relating to the disposition of excess proceeds of a tax sale of real property or foreclosure of a tax lien on real property.

OR HB3075

Relating to firearms; declaring an emergency.

OR HB3511

Relating to firearm permits; prescribing an effective date.