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HI SR71

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Maile Shimabukuro

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

S.R. No. 71 Summary

  • Urges full implementation of recommendations from the Native Hawaiian Task Force, Puuhonua Summit, and Council of State Governments Justice Center to reduce Hawaii's incarcerated population by 25 percent by 2023.

  • Directs Department of Public Safety to consider comprehensive criminal justice reform when building the new O'ahu Community Correctional Center replacement facility.

  • Requires any corrections spending reductions be directed toward strengthening Native Hawaiian communities, addressing disproportionate Native Hawaiian representation in the criminal justice system.

  • Requests transmission of resolution to Governor, Director of Public Safety, Chief Justice, Attorney General, and county mayors and police chiefs.

Legislative Description

Urging The Full Implementation Of Recommendations From The Native Hawaiian Task Force, Puuhonua Summit, And Justice Center As A Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform To Reduce The Incarcerated Population, Including The Native Hawaiian Incarcerated Population, By Twenty-five Percent By 2023.

Native Hawaiians

Last Action

Referred to HWN/JDC, WAM.

3/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Hawaiian Affairs3/15/2018

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