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HI SB2804
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness, administratively attached to the Department of Human Services, with the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness serving as Chair.
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Council shall develop a ten-year statewide plan addressing homelessness solutions, including coordinating action among public, business, and faith-based communities to help homeless persons obtain permanent housing.
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Requires the Department of Human Services, with Council assistance, to conduct a study on designating safe facilities for homeless individuals and report on progress to the Legislature.
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Appropriates $25,000 to the Department of Human Services for administrative expenses of the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness.
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Exempts Council members from Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 84 (ethics law) and specifies only non-governmental members serve without compensation but receive expense reimbursement.
Legislative Description
Homelessness; Interagency Council; Designated Safe Facilities; Department of Human Services; Appropriation
Last Action
(S) Act 105, 06/08/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207).
6/13/2012