Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
SCR 20: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY REEVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING IN-PERSON CONTACT VISITATION AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEST SUPPORT INCARCERATED PERSONS IN STAYING CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES WHO CAN HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY OF REHABILITATION.
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Plain-language summary
SCR 20 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION TO COMPREHENSIVELY REEVALUATE ITS POLICIES REGARDING IN-PERSON CONTACT VISITATION AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BEST SUPPORT INCARCERATED PERSONS IN STAYING CONNECTED WITH LOVED ONES WHO CAN HELP THEM ON THEIR JOURNEY OF REHABILITATION. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 785).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| 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 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Angus McKelvey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 785).
- Resolution adopted in final form.
- Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2143), recommending adoption.
- Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, La Chica, Woodson excused (3).
- Transmitted to Senate.
- The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem, Ichiyama, Lamosao, Souza.
- Re-referred to PBS, referral sheet 32
- Resolution scheduled to be heard by PBS on Thursday, 04-17-25 3:15PM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to PBS/JHA, referral sheet 28
- Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 396).
- Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1137) with recommendation of adoption.
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