House of Representatives: No Lying Down At Bus Stops!

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That’s what House Bill 31 calls for. Specifically:

Makes it a disorderly conduct offense to lie down at a bus stop shelter or structure in a manner that interferes with use of the bus stop. Establishes a fine of $50 for a violation. Effective January 1, 2014.

It passed the Hawaii House Tuesday, but lots of representatives voted with reservations and several opposed it.

Kaniela Ing said, that while he appreciated the right of public transit users to wait for buses in peace, he said HB 31 seemed almost Orwellian.

But CIndy Evans said the bill will help elderly and disabled passengers who need bench space while the are waiting for their ride.

In the Senate, meanwhile, HB 31 was deferred until Thursday.

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House members at work.

—Chad Blair

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