HB 438: RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-13
Current Status:
Failed
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Appropriates funds. (HD1)
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Appropriates funds.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaii is home to a diverse population, with a significant portion of its residents being immigrants or individuals from mixed-status families. According to the United States Census Bureau, approximately eighteen per cent of Hawaii's population is foreign-born. According to the American Immigration Council, nearly eight per cent of Hawaii's population are United States-born residents living with at least one immigrant parent.
The legislature further finds that many foreign-born residents face challenges navigating complex immigration proceedings in immigration court without legal representation. Language barriers, financial constraints, and the lack of accessible legal resources exacerbate these challenges.
The legislature also finds that individuals facing deportation or other immigration-related proceedings in immigration court lack the right to government-funded legal representation, leaving them to navigate complex legal systems alone unless they retain costly counsel or other assistance on their own. Unaccompanied minors and deferred action for childhood arrivals immigrants, who are the most vulnerable, face immigration proceedings in immigration court often without representation. Studies have shown that individuals with legal representation are significantly more likely to achieve favorable outcomes in immigration proceedings, including relief from deportation or the ability to remain with their families.
The purpose of this Act is to establish a program to provide access to legal representation for individuals in the State facing immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, assuring due process and promoting family unity, community stability, and economic security.
SECTION 2. Chapter 601, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part . Due process in immigration proceedings program
§601- Due process in immigration proceedings program; establishment. (a) There shall be established the due process in immigration proceedings program. The judiciary shall administer funding for the program and contract with nonprofit organizations, legal service providers, and other entities to implement and operate the program and provide program services.
(b) The purpose of the due process in immigration proceedings program shall be to provide legal representation to individuals residing in the State who are facing immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, regardless of their ability to pay.
(c) The judiciary shall issue requests for proposals to select and contract with nonprofit organizations, legal service providers, and other entities to implement and operate the due process in immigration proceedings program.
§601- Powers and duties. In the administration of the due process in immigration proceedings program, the judiciary shall ensure that the entities contracted to implement and operate the program:
(1) Provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, including but not limited to deportation defense, asylum applications, and other immigration relief processes;
(2) Prioritize services for individuals who are detained, at risk of deportation, or otherwise vulnerable due to their immigration status;
(3) Partner with community-based organizations and legal service providers to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services;
(4) Partner with the university of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law to provide training and education for, or partner with entities capable of training and educating, law students and legal practitioners to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings;
(5) Conduct outreach and education to inform impacted communities about the availability of legal representation and related resources; and
(6) Collect and report data on the program's outcomes, including the number of individuals served, types of cases handled, length of time each case has been pending, and success rates, while maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information.
§601- Eligibility. The judiciary shall establish eligibility criteria for the due process in immigration proceedings program, which shall include:
(1) The individual is a resident of the State; and
(2) The individual's income is at or below two hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty level for Hawaii; provided that an exception may be made for individuals facing extraordinary circumstances.
§601- Annual report. (a) The judiciary shall submit an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session based on the work of the entities contracted to implement and operate the due process in immigration proceedings program.
(b) The annual report shall include:
(1) The number of individuals served by the due process in immigration proceedings program;
(2) The types of cases handled;
(3) The outcomes of the cases;
(4) The length of time each case has been pending; and
(5) Recommendations for improving access to legal representation for individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court."
SECTION 3. Chapter 601, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by designating sections 601-1 to 601-21 as part I, entitled "General Provisions".
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment and administration of the due process in immigration proceedings program, including funding for legal service providers, outreach efforts, and administrative costs.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the judiciary for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Filipino Caucus; Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program; Judiciary; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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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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 DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaii is home to a diverse population, with a significant portion of its residents being immigrants or individuals from mixed-status families. According to the United States Census Bureau, approximately eighteen per cent of Hawaii's population is foreign-born. According to the American Immigration Council, nearly eight per cent of Hawaii's population are United States-born residents living with at least one immigrant parent.
The legislature further finds that many foreign-born residents face challenges navigating complex immigration proceedings in immigration court without legal representation. Language barriers, financial constraints, and the lack of accessible legal resources exacerbate these challenges.
The legislature also finds that individuals facing deportation or other immigration-related proceedings in immigration court lack the right to government-funded legal representation, leaving them to navigate complex legal systems alone unless they retain costly counsel or other assistance on their own. Unaccompanied minors and deferred action for childhood arrivals immigrants, who are the most vulnerable, face immigration proceedings in immigration court often without representation. Studies have shown that individuals with legal representation are significantly more likely to achieve favorable outcomes in immigration proceedings, including relief from deportation or the ability to remain with their families.
The purpose of this Act is to establish a program to provide access to legal representation for individuals in the State facing immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, assuring due process and promoting family unity, community stability, and economic security.
SECTION 2. Chapter 601, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part . Due process in immigration proceedings program
§601- Due process in immigration proceedings program; establishment. (a) There is established the due process in immigration proceedings program. The judiciary shall administer funding for the program and contract with nonprofit organizations, legal service providers, and other entities to implement and operate the program and provide program services.
(b) The purpose of the due process in immigration proceedings program shall be to provide legal representation to individuals residing in the State who are facing immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, regardless of their ability to pay.
(c) The judiciary shall issue requests for proposals to select and contract with nonprofit organizations, legal service providers, and other entities to implement and operate the due process in immigration proceedings program.
§601- Powers and duties. In the administration of the due process in immigration proceedings program, the judiciary shall ensure that the entities contracted to implement and operate the program:
(1) Provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, including but not limited to deportation defense, asylum applications, and other immigration relief processes;
(2) Prioritize services for individuals who are detained, at risk of deportation, or otherwise vulnerable due to their immigration status;
(3) Partner with community-based organizations and legal service providers to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services;
(4) Partner with the university of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law in training and educating law students and legal practitioners to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, including but not limited to deportation defense, asylum applications, and other immigration relief processes;
(5) Conduct outreach and education to inform impacted communities about the availability of legal representation and related resources; and
(6) Collect and report data on the program's outcomes, including the number of individuals served, types of cases handled, length of time each case has been pending, and success rates, while maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information.
§601- Eligibility. The judiciary shall establish eligibility criteria for the program, which shall include:
(1) The individual is a resident of the State; and
(2) The individual's income is at or below two hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty level for Hawaii; provided that an exception may be made for individuals facing extraordinary circumstances.
§601- Annual report. (a) The judiciary shall submit an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session based on the work of the entities contracted to implement and operate the program.
(b) The annual report shall include:
(1) The number of individuals served by the due process in immigration proceedings program;
(2) The types of cases handled;
(3) The outcomes of the cases;
(4) The length of time each case has been pending; and
(5) Recommendations for improving access to legal representation for individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court."
SECTION 3. Chapter 601, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by designating sections 601-1 to 601-21 as part I, entitled "General Provisions".
SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment and administration of the due process in immigration proceedings program, including funding for legal service providers, outreach efforts, and administrative costs.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the judiciary for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
Filipino Caucus; Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program; Judiciary; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Appropriates funds. (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 due process protections.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaiʻi is home to a diverse population, with a significant portion of its residents being immigrants or individuals from mixed-status families. According to the United States Census Bureau, approximately eighteen per cent of Hawaii's population is foreign-born. According to the American Immigration Council, nearly eight per cent of Hawaii's population are United States-born residents living with at least one immigrant parent.
The legislature further finds that many foreign-born residents face challenges navigating complex immigration proceedings in immigration court without legal representation. Language barriers, financial constraints, and the lack of accessible legal resources exacerbate these challenges.
The legislature also finds that individuals facing deportation or other immigration-related proceedings in immigration court lack the right to government-funded legal representation, leaving them to navigate complex legal systems alone unless they retain costly counsel or other assistance on their own. Unaccompanied minors and deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) immigrants, which are the most vulnerable, face immigration proceedings in immigration court often without representation. Studies have shown that individuals with legal representation are significantly more likely to achieve favorable outcomes in immigration proceedings in immigration court, including relief from deportation or the ability to remain with their families.
The purpose of this Act is to establish a program to provide access to legal representation for individuals in the State facing immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, assuring due process and promoting family unity, community stability, and economic security.
SECTION 2. Chapter 601, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part . Due process in immigration proceedings program
§601- Due process in immigration proceedings program; establishment. (a) There is established the due process in immigration proceedings program within the judiciary. The program shall be administered by the judiciary.
(b) The purpose of the due process in immigration proceedings program shall be to provide legal representation to individuals residing in the State who are facing immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, regardless of their ability to pay.
(c) The judiciary may contract with nonprofit organizations, legal service providers, and other entities to implement the due process in immigration proceedings program.
§601- Powers and duties. In the administration of the due process in immigration proceedings program, judiciary shall:
(1) Provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court, including but not limited to deportation defense, asylum applications, and other immigration relief processes;
(2) Prioritize services for individuals who are detained, at risk of deportation, or otherwise vulnerable due to their immigration status;
(3) Partner with community-based organizations and legal service providers to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services;
(4) Conduct outreach and education to inform impacted communities about the availability of legal representation and related resources; and
(5) Collect and report data on the program's outcomes, including the number of individuals served, types of cases handled, length of time each case has been pending, and success rates, while maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive information.
§601- Eligibility. The judiciary shall establish eligibility criteria for the program, which shall include:
(1) The individual is a resident of the State; and
(2) The individual's income is at or below two hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty level for Hawaii; provided that an exception may be made for individuals facing extraordinary circumstances.
§601- Annual report. (a) The judiciary shall submit an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session.
(b) The annual report shall include:
(1) The number of individuals served by the due process in immigration proceedings program;
(2) The types of cases handled;
(3) The outcomes of the cases;
(4) The length of time each case has been pending; and
(5) Recommendations for improving access to legal representation for individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the establishment and administration of the due process in immigration proceedings program, including funding for legal service providers, outreach efforts, and administrative costs.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the judiciary for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Filipino Caucus; Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program; Judiciary; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Appropriates funds.
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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| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 726) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Shimizu; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Friday, 02-07-25 2:05PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Ward excused (3). |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 122) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Todd, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 01-29-25 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Jan 29, 2025 | The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Technology |
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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| A.L.O.H.A. Latinos | ** Support | |
| ACLU of Hawaiʻi | ** Support | |
| Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi | ** Support | |
| COFACAN | ** Support | |
| Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Education Caucus | ** Support | |
| Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii | ** Support | |
| Free Citizens of Maunalua | *** Against | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Fujiwara & Rosenbaum, LLC | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Government Employees Association, AFSCME Local 152, AFL-CIO | ** Support | |
| Hawaii State AFL-CIO | ** Support | |
| Hawaiian Islands Republican Women | *** Against | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Hawaiian Islands Republican Women | ** Against | |
| Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Friends of Civil Rights | ** Support | |
| Hawaiʻi Workers Center | ** Support | |
| Hawai‘i County Council - District 2 | *** Support | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Hawai‘i County Council, Council Member District 2 | *** Support | Mar 14, 2025 |
| HCANSpeaks! | ** Support | |
| HGEA AFSCME Local 152, Executive Director Randy Perreira | *** Support | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Honolulu City Council, Councilmember District II | *** Support | Mar 14, 2025 |
| IATSE Local 665 | ** Support | |
| Imua Alliance | ** Support | |
| Indivisible Hawaii | ** Support | |
| League of Women Voters of Hawaii | ** Support | |
| North Hawaii Community Action Network | ** Support | |
| Oahu Filipino Community Council | ** Support | |
| Oahu Filipino Community Council | ** Support | |
| Office of the Public Defender | ** Support | |
| Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic | ** Support | |
| Roots Reborn | ** Support | |
| The Legal Clinic | ** Support | |
| UNITE HERE Local 5 | *** Support | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Unite Here Local 5 | ** Support | |
| William S. Richardson School of Law | *** Support | Mar 14, 2025 |
| William S. Richardson School of Law Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic Advisory Committee | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 726
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 438
H.D. 2
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. 438, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one member of the Hawaiʻi County Council; Oahu Filipino Community Council; League of Women Voters of Hawaii; Hawaiʻi Friends of Civil Rights; Hawaii Government Employees Association, AFSCME Local 152, AFL-CIO; ACLU of Hawaiʻi; The Legal Clinic; William S. Richardson School of Law Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic Advisory Committee; Imua Alliance; Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Education Caucus; UNITE HERE Local 5; Hawaii State AFL-CIO; and numerous individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from Free Citizens of Maunalua; Hawaiian Islands Republican Women; and numerous individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Judiciary.
Your Committee finds that many individuals in the State may be facing deportation or other immigration-related proceedings in the coming years in a complex and costly process. Often, these individuals do not have the resources, legal training, or language skills to properly respond in these proceedings. Your Committee further finds that the establishment of a Due Process in Immigration Proceedings program will provide immigrants who are residents of the State with the needed support to navigate the complex legal issues in immigration-related proceedings.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that entities contracted to implement the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program shall partner with entities capable of training and educating law students and legal practitioners, in addition to the University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law, to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) 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 Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 438, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 438, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 122
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 438
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 Economic Development & Technology, to which was referred H.B. No. 438 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to establish the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Judiciary to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of the Public Defender; one member of the Hawaiʻi County Council; one member of the Honolulu City Council; IATSE Local 665; UNITE HERE Local 5; Indivisible Hawaii; Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic; Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights; The Legal Clinic; League of Women Voters of Hawaii; North Hawaii Community Action Network; Hawaii Government Employees Association, AFSCME Local 152, AFL-CIO; HCANSpeaks!; COFACAN; Oahu Filipino Community Council; Hawaii Friends of Civil Rights; Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii; Roots Reborn; Hawaiʻi Democratic Party; Hawaii State AFL-CIO; Fujiwara & Rosenbaum, LLC; Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi; Imua Alliance; Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Education Caucus; ACLU Hawaiʻi; A.L.O.H.A. Latinos; Hawaiʻi Workers Center; and numerous individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from Hawaiian Islands Republican Women and numerous individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Judiciary.
Your Committee finds that the State should ensure that all Hawaii residents, regardless of citizenship status, have certain due process protections. Your Committee further finds that many individuals facing deportation or other immigration-related proceedings lack legal representation. This measure addresses this need by establishing a Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that the Judiciary shall administer funding to entities contracted to implement and operate the program, rather than administer it directly;
(2) Adding a requirement that entities contracted to implement and operate the program partner with the University of Hawaii at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider the appropriation amount of $750,000 for the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development & Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 438, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 438, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development & Technology,
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____________________________ GREGGOR ILAGAN, Chair |
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| Mar 14, 2025 | HB438_TESTIMONY_ECD_01-29-25_.PDF |
| Feb 7, 2025 | HB438_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-07-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
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