#steven tyler act

The state senate passed the bill as amended on third reading today. There were 23 yes votes; one yes vote with reservations from Senator L. Thielen; and two “no” votes from Senators Ihara and Slom. The item is now being transmitted to the House for further consideration.

Written testimony has already been received from Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee, Kat von D, Mick Fleetwood, Margaret Cho, Ozzy Osbourne, Britney Spears, Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot, Neil Diamond, and Avril Lavigne.

A satirical take on the proposed “Steven Tyler Act” to protect celebrities from the paparazzi in Hawaii.

The bill, now being called the Steven Tyler Act, after the Aerosmith lead singer, former “American Idol” judge, and part-time Maui resident, would give celebrities the right to sue over unwanted photos, images, and recordings in the islands.