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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII

ARTICLE VIII - LOCAL GOVERNMENT

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
section titles
preamble
article I
article II
article III
article IV
article V
article VI
article VII
article VIII
article IX
article X
article XI
article XII
article XIII
article XIV
article XV
article XVI
article XVII
article XVIII

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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII

As Amended and in Force January 1, 2000

ARTICLE VIII

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CREATION; POWERS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

Section 1. The legislature shall create counties, and may create other political subdivisions within the State, and provide for the government thereof. Each political subdivision shall have and exercise such powers as shall be conferred under general laws. [Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978

LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT; CHARTER

Section 2. Each political subdivision shall have the power to frame and adopt a charter for its own self-government within such limits and under such procedures as may be provided by general law. Such procedures, however, shall not require the approval of a charter by a legislative body

Charter provisions with respect to a political subdivision's executive, legislative and administrative structure and organization shall be superior to statutory provisions, subject to the authority of the legislature to enact general laws allocating and reallocating powers and functions

A law may qualify as a general law even though it is inapplicable to one or more counties by reason of the provisions of this section. [Am Const Con 1968 and election Nov 5, 1968; ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978

TAXATION AND FINANCE

Section 3. The taxing power shall be reserved to the State, except so much thereof as may be delegated by the legislature to the political subdivisions, and except that all functions, powers and duties relating to the taxation of real property shall be exercised exclusively by the counties, with the exception of the county of Kalawao. The legislature shall have the power to apportion state revenues among the several political subdivisions. [Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]

MANDATES; ACCRUED CLAIMS

Section 4. No law shall be passed mandating any political subdivision to pay any previously accrued claim. [Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978

TRANSFER OF MANDATED PROGRAMS

Section 5. If any new program or increase in the level of service under an existing program shall be mandated to any of the political subdivisions by the legislature, it shall provide that the State share in the cost. [Add Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978

STATEWIDE LAWS

Section 6. This article shall not limit the power of the legislature to enact laws of statewide concern. [Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]

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The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii

Section Titles Preamble Article I Article II Article III Article IV Article V Article VI Article VII Article VIII Article IX Article X Article XI Article XII Article XIII Article XIV Article XV Article XVI Article XVII Article XVIII Effective Date

Jones Act- maritime law and seaman cases

STATUTE'S LANGUAGE
CASE LAW
I. IN GENERAL
A. General Principles B. Other Remedies 1. Traditional Maritime Remedies 2. Federal Law Remedies 3 Remedies by State Law C. Foreign Involvement 1. In General 2. Place of Injury 3. Flag or Ownership of Vessel a. In General b. Foreign Ownership c. Foreign Vessels with American Interests 4. Nationality of Seaman 5. Other Factors
II. PERSONS ABLE
TO RECOVER
A. Seamen 1. General Principles a. In General b. Status as Seaman 2. "Vessel in Navigation" a. In General b. Status of Vessel c. Particular Vessels 3. Particular Seamen B. Representatives of
Seamen
III. EMPLOYMENT
A. In General B. Particular Entities as Employers C. In Course of
Employment
IV. NEGLIGENCE
A. In General B. Vicarious Liability 1. In General 2 Particular Acts of Crew C. Circumstances of Injury 1. Assault a. In General b. Assaults Among Crew & Officers 2. Improper Supervision a. In General b. Particular Acts 3. Medical Care 4. Particular Properties of Vessel & Dock 5. Other Circumstances
V. DEFENSES
A. Seaman's Conduct 1. Comparative Negligence 2. Assumption of Risk 3. Particular Circumstances B. Release C. Limitations of Actions 1. Statutory Limitations 2. Laches D. Collateral Estoppel & Res Judicata E. Limitation of Liability F. Other Defenses
VI. DAMAGES
A. In General B. Damages for Injury 1. Elements of Damages 2 Award Deductions C. Wrongful Death 1. Elements of Damages 2. Computation of Award
VII. PRACTICE &
PROCEDURE
A. State Court Actions B. Jurisdiction 1. In General 2. Bases of Jurisdiction C. Venue 1. In General 2. Bases of Venue 3 Forum Non Conveniens D. Election of Remedies 1. In General 2. Particular Remedies E. Institution of Action F. Pleadings and Motions 1. Complaint 2. Answer 3. Motions G. Removal and Remand H. Discovery I. Jury 1. Right To Jury Trial 2. Submission of Issues J. Evidence 1. In General 2. Plaintiff's Burden of Proof 3. Defendant's Burden 4. Admissibility K. Appeal and Review L. Settlement

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