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GM 1412

Letter dated 07-07-2025, correcting the bill title in GM1387, HB320 HD2 SD1 CD1 (Act 284).

2025 Regular Session

GM 1412 corrects the official title of Hawaii's Act 284 (HB320 HD2 SD1 CD1) for accurate legislative record-keeping and legal reference purposes.

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Bill Summary · GM 1412

Legislative bill overview

GM 1412 is a corrective measure that amends the official title of a previously enacted bill (GM 1387, HB320 HD2 SD1 CD1, which became Act 284). This is a technical correction document dated July 7, 2025, addressing an error or inaccuracy in how Act 284 was formally titled in legislative records.

Why is this important

Accurate bill titles are essential for legal clarity, legislative tracking, and public record-keeping. A corrected title ensures that Act 284 is properly identified in Hawaii's statutory code and that citizens, legislators, and administrators can easily reference and locate the law. Without this correction, there could be confusion or difficulty in legal citations and implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited transparency in documentation — The summary provided does not specify what the original incorrect title was or what the correction changes it to, making it difficult to assess the significance of the correction
  • Timing questions — The correction occurs several months after the original bill's passage, which may raise questions about how the error went undetected initially
  • Scope uncertainty — Without seeing the actual title change, stakeholders cannot evaluate whether this is purely clerical or if it reflects a substantive change in the law's interpretation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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