HI SCR65

Asserts Hawaii's commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, equality, compassion, and democratic values by denouncing hate crimes and hate speech that proliferated during and after the 2016 presidential election.

Declares Hawaii a sanctuary state that welcomes and protects immigrants regardless of citizenship or immigration status, and rejects threats against immigrant communities.

Commits to respecting and protecting the rights of women, LGBTQ individuals, people of all faiths, and those exercising civil liberties and privacy rights against government intrusion.

Affirms Hawaii's commitment to environmental protection and climate science, rejecting denial of climate change while supporting clean energy innovation and conservation of natural resources.

Pledges to safeguard Hawaii residents' access to health care and maintain the state's cultural values of the Aloha Spirit through kindness, unity, pleasantness, humility, and patience.