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Immigration

Every immigration bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

HI Legislature US Congress
Total bills
3
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
Kirstin Kahaloa
100% support rate
Top opponent
Diamond Garcia
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving immigration in Hawaii

Legislators moving immigration in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Kirstin Kahaloa
Kirstin Kahaloa House · District 6
D
Strong +
100% 38
Jackson Sayama
Jackson Sayama House · District 21
D
Strong +
100% 16
Carol Fukunaga
Carol Fukunaga Senate · District 11
D
Strong +
100% 19
Mike Gabbard
Mike Gabbard Senate · District 21
D
Strong +
100% 31
Mike Lee
Mike Lee House · District 50
D
Strong +
100% 19
Diamond Garcia
Diamond Garcia House · District 42
R
Strong −
0% 45
Samantha DeCorte
Samantha DeCorte Senate · District 22
R
Strong −
0% 19
Kurt Fevella
Kurt Fevella Senate · District 20
R
Strong −
0% 14
Brenton Awa
Brenton Awa Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
0% 40
Garner Shimizu
Garner Shimizu House · District 32
R
Oppose
36% 44
Showing 3 of 3 bills

All immigration bills

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 177: RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

HB 177 makes civil identification cards (like state-issued IDs) free to issue or renew for residents, removing fees that previously applied. It directs state funds to cover these costs, ensuring the program is fully funded without requiring payments from cardholders. This directly affects all Hawaii residents who need or renew a civil ID card, including those who may face financial barriers to obtaining one. The bill becomes effective on June 30, 3000, as stated in the official abstract.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs state funds to cover civil ID card costs (removing fees), explicitly using appropriations ($), funding a public service without user fees.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRemoves fees for civil ID cards, reducing financial barriers for immigrants accessing essential services without explicit enforcement restrictions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3251: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Prohibits the Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Department of Taxation, and Department of the Attorney General from appointing or employing certain former United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Border Patrol agents and employees as law enforcement officers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts hiring of former ICE agents, aligning with accountability reforms in law enforcement employment.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits hiring former ICE agents, limiting state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement - directly aligns with support indicator of restricting federal collaboration.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration
passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1349: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status, increasing access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage for children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Immigration