Immigration

in committee · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

GM 717: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNABELLE STONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Green has submitted Annabelle Stone for confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, a position that supports language access services for non-English speakers in Hawaii. Her term would begin upon confirmation and expire on June 30, 2030. The Senate must consider and vote on this appointment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill nominates council member to support language access services for non-English speakers, advancing immigrant services per council's purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 3239: RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to increase access to bilingual resources and services for residents with limited English proficiency.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds language access services for LEP residents, directly supporting immigrant integration and access to state services per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services Tags Emergency Management

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 2798: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Makes permanent the Agricultural Enforcement Pilot Program established pursuant to Act 235, SLH 2025. Renames the program as the Agricultural Enforcement Program and expands the program statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands agricultural enforcement program, increasing state-level immigration enforcement targeting workers, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Tags Agriculture

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 177: RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

HB 177 makes civil identification cards (like state-issued IDs) free to issue or renew for residents, removing fees that previously applied. It directs state funds to cover these costs, ensuring the program is fully funded without requiring payments from cardholders. This directly affects all Hawaii residents who need or renew a civil ID card, including those who may face financial barriers to obtaining one. The bill becomes effective on June 30, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs state funds to cover civil ID card costs (removing fees), explicitly using appropriations ($), funding a public service without user fees.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves fees for civil ID cards, reducing financial barriers for immigrants accessing essential services without explicit enforcement restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 3238: RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.

SB 3238 establishes a language access education and workforce development program at the University of Hawaii to train professionals in providing language services. It appropriates state funds to support this program, which directly affects communities with limited English proficiency and government agencies needing interpreters or translators. The key mechanism is creating a dedicated training initiative at UH to build a skilled workforce for language access services. This bill focuses on concrete policy changes by funding workforce development rather than altering existing services or regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates state funds for UH language access workforce training program, directly funding higher education workforce development to improve educational access for limited English proficiency communities.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds language access training for limited English proficiency communities, enhancing immigrant access to services and integration.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce development program training language access professionals, directly supporting employment standards in language services sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Immigrant Services Workforce Development

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 814: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Allows certain undocumented students to be considered residents of the State for the purposes of tuition, financial assistance, and University of Hawaii program participation under certain conditions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for undocumented students by enabling resident tuition rates and financial aid eligibility, directly advancing educational access under the topic.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationAllows undocumented students access to in-state tuition and financial aid, aligning with DACA protections and immigrant integration services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education DACA & Dreamers

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3251: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Prohibits the Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Taxation, and Department of the Attorney General from appointing or employing certain former United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Border Patrol agents and employees as law enforcement officers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts hiring of former ICE agents, aligning with accountability reforms in law enforcement employment.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits hiring former ICE agents, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement - directly aligns with support indicator of restricting federal collaboration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Border Security Tags Public Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2445: RELATING TO STUDENT SAFETY.

Requires the Department of Education to develop, adopt, and implement a standardized emergency response plan governing immigration enforcement activity at or within one thousand feet of public schools and adopt policies and procedures to address immigration enforcement activity at certain school-related location and events. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires Department of Education to create safety plan protecting schools from immigration enforcement disruptions, aligning with educational safety protections.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires emergency plan for immigration enforcement near schools, protecting student safety and limiting disruption to immigrant families during federal actions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2776: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits a law enforcement officer and law enforcement agency from making certain requests for assistance from federal law enforcement agencies with exceptions. Establishes requirements and limitations for law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with federal law enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits state law enforcement from requesting federal assistance in immigration enforcement, limiting cooperation with federal agencies on immigration matters.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 853: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Establishes the Immigration Services Trust Fund to support immigration-related matters within the Office of Community Services. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to submit annual reports to the Legislature on the accounting of expenditures of the Fund. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes Immigration Services Trust Fund with appropriated funds, directly allocating state budget resources for immigration services per bill's summary and subjects.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEstablishes Immigration Services Trust Fund with appropriations to support immigration-related services under Office of Community Services, directly funding immigrant services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs Immigrant Services Refugees & Asylum

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