HB 2679: Income-based Fines
In its current version, this bill would require the Hawaii State Judiciary to study a potential pilot project to adjust traffic fines based on a motorist’s income.
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In its current version, this bill would require the Hawaii State Judiciary to study a potential pilot project to adjust traffic fines based on a motorist’s income.
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