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HI SB515

Bill

Status

Passed

7/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Suzanne Chun Oakland

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Human Services for the Homeless Programs Office to support housing and employment assistance for homeless individuals.

  • Establishes the Return-to-Home program and special fund to assist homeless individuals in relocating and reuniting with family and relatives in their home states outside of Hawaii.

  • Creates temporary nighttime parking lots to provide safe overnight parking for homeless individuals living in motor vehicles.

  • Establishes safe haven campsites on state-owned surplus or available land with facilities including pavilions, showers, potable water, washing machines, lockers, and security.

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for substance abuse treatment and mental health services for homeless individuals and Clean and Sober Housing services.

Legislative Description

Homelessness; Housing; Return-to-Home Pilot Program; Homeless Assistance Working Group; Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Act 222, 6/27/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325).

7/2/2013

Committee Referrals

Finance3/22/2013
Human Services3/7/2013
Ways and Means2/5/2013
Human Services1/22/2013

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