Issue · Immigration

Immigration (Driver Licenses & IDs)

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

Total bills
2
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
David Tarnas
100% support rate
Top opponent
Diamond Garcia
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
6
4 support · 2 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving driver licenses & ids in Hawaii

Legislators moving driver licenses & ids in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
David Tarnas
David Tarnas House · District 8
D
Strong +
100% 3
Kirstin Kahaloa
Kirstin Kahaloa House · District 6
D
Strong +
100% 3
Mahina Poepoe
Mahina Poepoe House · District 13
D
Strong +
100% 3
Stanley Chang
Stanley Chang Senate · District 9
D
Strong +
100% 3
Diamond Garcia
Diamond Garcia House · District 42
R
Strong −
0% 3
Garner Shimizu
Garner Shimizu House · District 32
R
Oppose
33% 3
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All immigration bills

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.
in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 22: RELATING TO COLLABORATION WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

Allows state and county law enforcement agencies to collaborate with the federal government for immigration purposes in only limited, specific circumstances.