Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 145, H.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to support a resolution to the immigration problem facing this country and to support the provision of emergency medical services to undocumented immigrants.

A representative of the Hawaii State House of Representatives, Na Loio Immigrant Rights and Public Interest Legal Center, Hawaii Human Rights Center, and one individual submitted testimony in support of this measure.

It is estimated that approximately eleven million undocumented immigrants currently reside in the United States. Though undocumented, many of these immigrants are law-abiding, hard working taxpayers who contribute to the cultural, social, and economic vibrancy of our nation.

Hawaii has been a forerunner in the area of immigrant rights and consistently promotes tolerance and respect for all people. The State should denounce far-reaching and harsh federal immigration reform that will do nothing to enhance national security. Therefore, your Committee finds that the State should urge the United States President and Congress to create a pathway for undocumented immigrants to legalize their status.

Upon further consideration, your Committee amended this measure by:

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 145, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.C.R. No. 145, H.D. 1, S.D. 1.