Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 224: RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 224 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Glenn Wakai (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): Act 263, 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to assist inmates with obtaining civil identification cards and other identification documents within a certain time. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 263, 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).
- Act 263, on 07/01/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366).
- Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fevella, Ihara).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 806).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-04-25 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
- Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-16-25.
- One Day Notice 04-16-25
- Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 786).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 460).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 590).
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