HI HB2313

Creates a class C felony offense of "resisting arrest in the first degree" when an individual intentionally removes or attempts to remove a firearm from a law enforcement officer

Renames the existing misdemeanor offense of "resisting arrest" to "resisting arrest in the second degree"

Department of Public Safety and Honolulu Police Department supported the measure; Office of the Public Defender opposed it

Committee amended the bill to set effective date as January 7, 2059, to encourage further discussion

Made technical, nonsubstantive amendments for clarity, consistency, and style