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HI SB227

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Judiciary for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide legal assistance and counsel to immigrants.

  • Legal services funded include helping immigrants determine legal status and citizenship, providing referrals to existing services, and advising on existing rights.

  • Recognizes that nearly 18 percent of Hawaii residents are immigrants who contribute significantly to the state's multicultural community.

  • Specifies that the appropriated amount (blank in document) shall be expended by the Judiciary for these purposes.

  • Takes effect on March 15, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Immigration.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.

12/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance3/22/2019
Judiciary3/15/2019
Human Services & Homelessness3/7/2019
Judiciary2/8/2019
Human Services1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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