THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	154
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO ATTORNEYS.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Section 605-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  In order to be licensed by the supreme court, a person shall be of good moral character, and shall satisfy such residence and other requirements as the supreme court may prescribe.  No attorney shall be required to join any association or organization of attorneys in order to maintain a license to practice law in the State."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Courts and Court Officers; Attorneys

 

Description:

Establishes that there shall not be any requirement for an attorney to join an association or organization of lawyers to maintain a law license to practice in the State.

 

 

 

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