HI HR76

Declares Hawaii a "ho'okipa" (welcoming) state, affirming the traditional Hawaiian value of open-hearted hospitality and the state's diverse immigrant heritage.

Requests that Hawaii and its political subdivisions decline to participate in federal immigration enforcement and refrain from entering into 287(g) agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Opposes state or county expending funds to collaborate with ICE or other federal law enforcement agencies in the deportation of undocumented immigrants who have not been convicted of violent crimes.

Asserts that immigration enforcement is a federal function and that local law enforcement should not bear the financial burden of enforcing federal immigration laws.

Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Governor, county mayors, county council chairs, police chiefs, and the Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice.