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HI HR77

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Ganaden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the University of Hawaii to establish a restorative justice research institute called "Hookaulike" at the William S. Richardson School of Law.

  • Addresses disparate impact of Hawaii's criminal justice system on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, who comprise 20% of the adult population but account for over 40% of state prison populations.

  • Encourages the institute to advise the state on creating a fair and inclusive criminal justice system emphasizing restoration and healing for vulnerable communities.

  • Institute should collaborate with multiple university schools and centers, conduct research, develop advocacy programs, and facilitate discussions among state agencies, county organizations, and criminal justice stakeholders.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents chair, relevant school deans, and the Criminal Justice Research Institute director.

Legislative Description

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Establish A Restorative Justice Research Institute, Or Hookaulike, At The William S. Richardson School Of Law.

University of Hawaii

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Ilagan, Sayama, Woodson excused (3).

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/30/2023
Higher Education & Technology3/15/2023

Full Bill Text

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