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HI SB2804

Bill

Status

Passed

6/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Shan Tsutsui

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Appropriates $25,000 to the Department of Human Services for administrative expenses of the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2012
Human Services1/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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