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| Author: | robert78 [ Mon 06 Mar 2006 17:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Chapman testifies against pending BEA Bill |
"Dog" Chapman Testifies Against Bounty Hunter Bill Charles Fisher (KHNL-TV) Hawaii's world famous bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman went on the hunt at the State Capitol Thursday. He voiced his opposition to a bill that he says threatens his livelihood. The hearing started with Chapman introducing himself, "My name is Duane "Dog" Chapman, and I've been a bail enforcement or bounty hunter for 27 years." Fans and friends held signs saying, "We need the Dog" and "In Dog we Trust". Chapman told lawmakers, "Bounty hunters provide a great service to the state of Hawaii." With a celebrity in the hot seat, members of the House Judiciary Committee are considering a bill that would regulate Chapman's and seven other local bail agencies. More than a dozen states regulate bounty hunters. Chapman agrees, "I absolutely believe Hawaii needs to do that, but this is not the way." The bill requires bounty hunters have permission to enter the fugitive's hideout. "If guy has address of his auntie you just can't kick auntie's door in," said Chapman. The new bill would prohibit someone from becoming a bounty hunter if they were ever convicted of a felony or weapons violation. Chapman was convicted of murder in 1977, but was released two years later. When Chapman started his business in 1989 there were just three bail bonds agencies. Now there are eight. Charles Fisher is another bounty hunter, but he supports the bill. "There are parts of bill that deserve attention people should be trained and licensed in this. I have a gardner who works in my yard and he has to have a license to plant a flower," said Fisher. Chapman says he won't let competition stand in his way. |
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| Author: | HoundDog [ Tue 07 Mar 2006 09:28 ] |
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When did he testify? I thought that they made an ammendment that would allow him to continue with the provision added that if the Felony was more than 10 years ago. |
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| Author: | Rob Graff [ Tue 07 Mar 2006 17:33 ] |
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Im confused also |
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