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HI HCR104
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress to pass legislation clarifying the status of migrants from the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau under the Compacts of Free Association for purposes of the REAL ID Act of 2005.
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Identifies that approximately 18,000 migrants under the Compacts legally reside in Hawaii with unlimited length of stay but face annual driver's license renewal requirements typically reserved for those unable to prove lawful presence.
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Notes the REAL ID Act fails to account for Compact of Free Association status and incorrectly references the defunct "Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands," creating a technical oversight that burdens migrants.
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Urges U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to designate Compact of Free Association status as a specific category in the SAVE verification system and recognize unlimited length of stay as equivalent to legal permanent residents for license renewal purposes.
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Directs transmission of this resolution to federal officials, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and state and county officials including transportation and motor vehicle departments.
Legislative Description
Strongly Urging The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Clarify The Status Of Migrants Under The Compacts Of Free Association For Purposes Of The Real Id Act Of 2005 To Promote Fairness And Equality Under The Law.
Compacts of Free Association
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).
3/28/2018