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Immigration (Citizenship & Naturalization)

Every immigration bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

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introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 19, 2026

GM 1119: Informing the Legislature that on May 19, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1163 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 019).

This document is a formal notification from the Governor of Hawaii to the Legislature confirming that House Bill 1163 was signed into law on May 19, 2026. The bill amends state statutes regarding commercial driver's licensing to align more closely with federal regulations. Specifically, it requires applicants to prove citizenship or lawful permanent residency and mandates that skills tests be conducted exclusively in English. Additionally, the law updates procedures for verifying medical certifications and processing waivers for drivers who do not meet certain physical standards.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill restricts access to commercial driver's licenses by mandating proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency and requiring English-only skills tests.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs