HI SCR137

Directs the Coordinator on Homelessness to assemble a working group to identify innovative housing solutions for homeless Native Hawaiian families, including culturally-based options like "kauhale" housing complexes.

Requires the working group to investigate suitable federal, state, county, and private land for innovative housing projects and prepare a plan for a demonstration housing project serving as a statewide model.

Notes that Native Hawaiians comprise 28 percent of Hawaii's homeless population despite representing a smaller portion of the overall population, and homeless individuals served increased from 13,000 in 2009 to approximately 14,000 in 2012.

Working group must include representatives from 21 specified organizations including state departments (Human Services, Health, Labor, Land and Natural Resources, Hawaiian Home Lands), federal agencies (HUD, USDA Rural Development), non-profit providers, universities, and Hawaiian cultural practitioner groups.

Requires the working group to submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2014 Regular Session convenes.