Published 2 years ago

Ige plans to veto bail-reform bill

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House Bill 1567 would have eliminated cash bail for certain low-level, nonviolent offenses. Bill carves out 20 exceptions, making it so it would not apply to those pending trial for another offense. Outgoing governor says bill does not adequately address several important issues. Jail-reform advocates voiced disappointment with the governor's announcement Monday.

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Ige plans to veto bail-reform bill

LIHU‘E — Governor David Ige announced Monday that he planned on vetoing 30 bills this session, including a contentious measure that would have eliminated cash bail for certain low-level, nonviolent offenses.

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