Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 88-131

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.

As used in sections 88-131 to amendment or repeal reserved; retroactive effect” class=”unlinked-ref” datatype=”S” sessionyear=”2022″ statecd=”HI”>88-142:

“Service in the armed forces”: active service (1) in military service, as defined in section 88-132, or (2) in any other essential war service covered by the Servicemen’s Act.

“Service member”: a member of the system who is entitled to the benefits provided by the Servicemen’s Act.

“Servicemen’s Act”: includes section 88-132 and any other act extending benefits similar to those of the section to other classes of persons in essential war services.