HI HB1934

Appropriates unspecified amounts for fiscal year 2014-2015 to substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and clean and sober housing for homeless or at-risk individuals through the Department of Health.

Appropriates unspecified amounts to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's rent supplement program to assist very low-income families at risk of homelessness, including establishment of a 0.75 FTE position.

Appropriates unspecified amounts to support housing first programs through the Department of Human Services, which provide housing and support services to chronically homeless individuals without preconditions of treatment compliance.

Appropriates unspecified amounts for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing programs, and matching funds for continuum of care permanent supportive housing programs for hard-to-serve homeless individuals with disabilities.

Appropriates unspecified amounts to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purchase and construction of innovative homeless housing solutions to be completed and occupied by December 1, 2014.

Transfers convening authority for the homeless assistance working group from the Department of Human Services Director to the Senate and House committees on human services.