STAND. COM. REP. NO.
Honolulu, Hawaii
APR 03 , 2025
RE: H.C.R. No. 23
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty—Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was
referred H.C.R. No. 23, H.D. 1, entitled:
“HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, IN PLANNING AND DESIGNING THE
NEW OAHU COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER IN HALAWA, TO INCLUDE
A CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURT FACILITY AND ESTABLISH A RELEASE
PROCEDURE UNDER WHICH DETAINEES OR INMATES, UPON RELEASE, ARE
TRANSPORTED TO A SITE OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES OR
PUBLIC SPACES,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to request the Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) to consider certain factors
in the planning and design of the new Oahu Community Correctional
Center (OCCC) in Halawa. This measure seeks to improve efficiency,
reduce transportation costs, and address public safety concerns in
the planning and operation of the new Oahu Community Correctional
Center.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from the Judiciary; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation;
and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; and the
Office of the Public Defender.
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Your Committee finds that the relocation and modernization of
the Oahu Community Correctional Center (00CC) presents an
opportunity to enhance public safety and streamline judicial
processes. Including a circuit and district court facility within
the new 00CC would improve efficiency by reducing inmate transport
risks and costs. Additionally, establishing a structured release
procedure to transport released individuals to designated
locations, rather than residential communities or public spaces,
will help mitigate concerns about community safety and
homelessness.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this
report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of
H.C.R. No. 23, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Judiciary &
Hawaiian Affairs,
DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair
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House of Representatives
The Thirty-third Legislature
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Record of Votes of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
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0 The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: Pass, unamended (as is) C Pass, with amendments (HD) C Hold
C Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
JHA Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. TARNAS, David A. (C) J /
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2. POEPOE, Mahina (VC)
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3. BELATTI, Della Au
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4. COCHRAN, Elle
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5. HASHEM, Mark J. ~/
6. KAHALOA, Kirstin
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7. PERRUSO, Amy A.
8. TAKAYAMA, Gregg
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9. TODD, Chris
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10. GARCIA, Diamond
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11. SHIMIZU, Garner M. V
TOTAL(11) 10
The recommendation is: Adopted ~ Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
committee acronym(s)
Vice Chair’s or designee’s signature: ~
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