#House committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Bill to protect vehicle sellers from liability passes out of House Transportation Committee

A bill aimed at shielding vehicle owners from liability after they legally transfer ownership to a buyer passed out of the House Committee on Transportation with a recommendation for approval Thursday morning.

Helmet safety requirements advance in House Transportation Committee

The House Committee on Transportation recommended approval of two bills requiring the use of helmets — one for minors while using a skateboard and one, for anyone of any age, while using a moped.

Working group proposed to study squatting on private property

State lawmakers want a working group to study the problem of people unlawfully occupying private property without the owner’s consent.

Lawmakers consider using drones against illegal aerial fireworks

Video recordings made by unmanned airborne drones could be used to establish probable cause for law enforcement arrests in illegal fireworks cases under a bill introduced by 19 members of the state House of Representatives.