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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR204

Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR204

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
4/4/23  
Engrossed
4/5/23  
Refer
4/11/23  
Report Pass
4/17/23  

Caption

Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.

Impact

The adoption of a formal ethics code for the Supreme Court could have significant implications for state laws and the judicial system as a whole. It may lead to increased accountability for justices and enhance public confidence in the adjudicative process. The resolution references past discussions around the need for ethical guidelines similar to those that govern other federal judges, which could create a more consistent standard across the judiciary.

Summary

SCR204 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from Hawaii that strongly urges the Supreme Court of the United States to adopt a formal ethics code for its justices. The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparency and trust within the judicial system, citing that the Supreme Court currently lacks any binding code of conduct. The proposal highlights the role that such a code could play in maintaining the integrity of judicial proceedings and preventing potential conflicts of interest.

Contention

While the resolution itself is a simple urging of action, it may stir debate regarding the separation of powers and the autonomy of the Supreme Court. Critics of imposing an ethics code argue that it could infringe upon the independence necessary for justices to make decisions free from political pressure. The discussion around this resolution reflects broader concerns within the legal community over the need for comprehensive ethical guidelines to address judicial conduct.

Companion Bills

HI SR103

Same As Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.

HI HCR154

Same As Strongly Urging The Supreme Court Of The United States To Adopt A Formal Ethics Code For The Justices.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR109

Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.

HI HCR46

Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.

HI SR91

Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.

HI HR35

Urging The United States Congress To Adopt The Social Security 2100 Act.

HI SCR79

Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.

HI HR77

Strongly Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Reconsider Using The Waipo Soccer Complex As Its Next Landfill Site.

HI SCR211

Urging The County Police Departments And The State To Take Action To Deter Homeless Individuals From Returning To Public Areas After Sweeps For At Least Thirty Days.

HI SCR223

Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Allow Migrants To The United States From Compacts Of Free Association States To Benefit From Federal Emergency Aid.

HI SCR96

Urging The United States Congress To Support Continued Funding Of The Affordable Connectivity Program.

HI SCR65

Urging The Department Of Health To Convene An Informal Working Group To Assess The Registration And Monitoring Of All Group Living Facilities As Described In Section 46-4(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, Including Clean And Sober Homes.

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