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HI SB2458
Bill
Status
3/8/2022
Primary Sponsor
Bennette Misalucha
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to the Hawaii judiciary to contract with nonprofit organizations providing legal counsel and assistance to low-income noncitizens in immigration proceedings.
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Covers legal services for deportation defense, asylum cases, and other immigration-related legal issues.
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Defines "low-income" as individuals whose family income does not exceed the federal poverty level for their family size.
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Specific appropriation amount is blank in the bill text and requires legislative determination.
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Effective date is December 31, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Legal Services For Low-income Immigrants.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2).
3/23/2022