ACTION ALERT – TESTIMONY DEADLINE APPROACHING
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs (JHA) Hearing – Thursday, February 5

Two firearm-related bills are scheduled for a hearing. HIFICO urges the public to submit testimony in opposition to both bills.

IMPORTANT DEADLINE
Written testimony must be submitted at least 24 hours before the hearing.
Deadline: Wednesday, February 4 at 3:00 PM

HB 2062 – Relating to Gun Violence Prevention
This bill appropriates public funds for advertising and promoting red flag laws and encourages their use.

HIFICO strongly opposes red flag laws. Unlike Temporary Restraining Orders, red flag orders lack meaningful due process protections and can result in the indefinite removal of the right to keep and bear arms without a criminal conviction.

Using taxpayer money to promote a process that bypasses due process is unacceptable.

HB 2061 – Relating to Firearms
This bill appropriates government funds for firearm buyback programs.

Although individuals typically receive only $100 to $150 per firearm, the actual cost to taxpayers often exceeds $500 per firearm once administrative and operational expenses are included.

HIFICO believes these funds would be better used for public education on legal firearm transfer or disposal through licensed dealers, or through a self-funded buyback model in which firearms are lawfully resold rather than destroyed.

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW
Submit written testimony in opposition to HB 2062 and HB 2061.
Be polite, concise, and factual.
Personal testimony matters.

HOW TO SUBMIT
Written testimony may be submitted on the Capitol website under the House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs hearing scheduled for February 5.

WHY THIS MATTERS
These bills expand government spending while raising serious concerns about due process and fiscal responsibility. Legislators need to hear directly from the people affected.

If you value due process and responsible use of public funds, submit testimony before the deadline and encourage others to do the same