HB 1002: Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-17
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-06-30: Act 249, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Authorizes the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD1)
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Authorizes the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the oversight coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Clarifies that the oversight coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(a)
The governor shall appoint an oversight coordinator from a list of three
nominees submitted by the commission.
The oversight coordinator shall be a person qualified by training and
experience to administer the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission
and shall be well-versed in criminal justice reform and maintain a firm
commitment to the correctional system's transition to a rehabilitative and
therapeutic model. The oversight
coordinator shall serve a [two-year] three-year term[.];
provided that at the end of the coordinator's term, the Hawaii correctional
system oversight commission may review the coordinator's performance and make a
recommendation to the governor whether the coordinator should be retained for
an additional term."
SECTION 2. Section 353L-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c)
[In an investigation, the] The oversight coordinator may
make inquiries and obtain information as the oversight coordinator thinks fit,
enter without notice to inspect the premises of an agency or correctional
facility, and, in an investigation, hold private hearings in accordance
with chapter 91."
SECTION 3. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator
Description:
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Authorizes the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(a)
The governor shall appoint an oversight coordinator from a list of three
nominees submitted by the commission.
The oversight coordinator shall be a person qualified by training and
experience to administer the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission
and shall be well-versed in criminal justice reform and maintain a firm
commitment to the correctional system's transition to a rehabilitative and
therapeutic model. The oversight
coordinator shall serve a [two-year] three-year term[.];
provided that at the end of the coordinator's term, the Hawaii correctional
system oversight commission may review the coordinator's performance and make a
recommendation to the governor whether the coordinator should be retained for
an additional term."
SECTION 2. Section 353L-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c)
[In an investigation, the] The oversight coordinator may
make inquiries and obtain information as the oversight coordinator thinks fit,
enter without notice to inspect the premises of an agency or correctional
facility, and, in an investigation, hold private hearings in accordance
with chapter 91."
SECTION 3. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator
Description:
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Authorizes the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"(a)
The governor shall appoint an oversight coordinator from a list of three
nominees submitted by the commission.
The oversight coordinator shall be a person qualified by training and
experience to administer the Hawaii correctional system oversight commission
and shall be well-versed in criminal justice reform and maintain a firm
commitment to the correctional system's transition to a rehabilitative and
therapeutic model. The oversight
coordinator shall serve a [two-year] four-year term."
SECTION 2. Section 353L-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c)
[In an investigation, the] The oversight coordinator may
make inquiries and obtain information as the oversight coordinator thinks fit,
enter without notice to inspect the premises of an agency or correctional
facility, and, in an investigation, hold private hearings in accordance
with chapter 91."
SECTION 3. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act, upon its approval, shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator
Description:
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the oversight coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Clarifies that the oversight coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Jun 30, 2025 | Act 249, on 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352). |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Act 249, 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Received notice of House agreement and passage on Final Reading (Hse. Com. No. 794). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in SD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | House agrees to Senate amendment(s). |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Received notice of House reconsideration of action in disagreeing to the amendments proposed by the Senate (Hse. Com. No. 759). |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Reconsideration of action taken on 04-08-25. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Elefante Chair; Rhoads, Wakai Co-Chairs; DeCorte. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 621). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 582) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-04-25. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1645) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 25, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-27-25 10:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-25-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1121) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-12-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to PSM, JDC. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 138). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 942), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-24-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 684), recommending referral to FIN. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-12-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1). |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 240) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Lamosao, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Morikawa, Woodson. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-05-25 8:30AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-05-25 at 8:30AM. |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 21, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary |
Passed |
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| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs |
Passed |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 24, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Public Safety |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| ACLU of Hawaiʻi | ** Support | |
| Community Alliance on Prisons | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Correctional Oversight Commission | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Friends of Restorative Justice | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center | ** Support | |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | ** Support | |
| Office of the Public Defender | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1645
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1002
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Beginning July 1, 2025, extend the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission;
(2) Authorize the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained; and
(3) Clarify that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Correctional Oversight Commission, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, ACLU of Hawaiʻi, Community Alliance on Prisons, and two individuals.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Your Committee finds that existing law requires that the Oversight Coordinator of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission serve two-year terms. Your Committee further finds that a two-year term does not provide sufficient time to fully understand the role, build relationships, or develop and implement meaningful policies or projects and hinders the ability of the Oversight Coordinator to make significant progress or see initiatives through to completion. This measure will give the Oversight Coordinator the time necessary to maintain independence and focus on the non-partisan work of transitioning the State's correctional system to a model for rehabilitation.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1121
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1002
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Extend the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission;
(2) Authorize the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained; and
(3) Clarify that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Community Alliance on Prisons, ACLU of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Friends of Restorative Justice, Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center, and two individuals.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Your Committee finds that the term for the Oversight Coordinator of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission is currently two years. However, a two-year term does not provide sufficient time for an Oversight Coordinator to fully understand the role, build relationships, and develop and implement meaningful policies or projects. Short terms in this important position may hinder the Commission's ability to make significant progress or see initiatives through to completion, and frequent turnover can disrupt continuity, leading to inconsistent strategies and priorities that may undermine the effectiveness of the position and the Commission as a whole.
Therefore, it is in the best interest of the State that the position of Oversight Coordinator of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission be granted an additional year of term length and the opportunity for term renewal to promote the overall effectiveness of the Commission.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making it effective on July 1, 2025.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 942
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1002
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Extend the term of the Oversight Coordinator of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, beginning July 1, 2025; and
(2) Clarify that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 684
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1002
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Extend the term of the Oversight Coordinator of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, beginning July 1, 2025; and
(2) Clarify that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Community Alliance on Prisons; American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi; and three individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and one individual.
Your Committee finds that extending the term of the Oversight Coordinator will better enable the Oversight Coordinator to make significant progress and see initiatives through to completion. Your Committee further finds that providing the Oversight Coordinator with access to information and correctional facilities is essential for ensuring transparency, accountability, and the protection of staff and individuals in custody.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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____________________________ DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 240
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1002
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Public Safety, to which was referred H.B. No. 1002 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Extend the term of the Oversight Coordinator of the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, beginning July 1, 2025; and
(2) Clarify that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Office of the Public Defender; Community Alliance on Prisons; American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi; and three individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Your Committee finds that a two-year term for the Oversight Coordinator does not provide sufficient time for the individual to fully understand the role, build relationships, or develop and implement meaningful policies or projects. Your Committee further finds that unfettered access to information and correctional facilities allows the Oversight Coordinator to uncover and address issues like poor conditions or abuse, ensuring humane treatment and fostering public trust in the corrections system.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Extending the term of the Oversight Coordinator by three years rather than four years;
(2) Authorizing the Hawaii Correctional System Commission to review the Coordinator's performance and make a recommendation to the Governor as to whether the Coordinator should be retained for an additional term;
(3) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1002, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1002, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety,
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____________________________ DELLA AU BELATTI, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 24, 2025 | HB1002_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-25-25_.PDF |
| Mar 12, 2025 | HB1002_HD1_TESTIMONY_PSM_03-12-25_.PDF |
| Feb 24, 2025 | HB1002_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-24-25_.PDF |
| Feb 12, 2025 | HB1002_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-12-25_.PDF |
| Feb 3, 2025 | HB1002_TESTIMONY_PBS_01-31-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
6MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
33MIN
House Standing Committee on Public Safety
Bill Author
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