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HCR 116

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED, PLACE-BASED STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE NEEDS ON THE WAIANAE COAST.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Darius Kila and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests Honolulu and state officials develop a coordinated strategic plan addressing homelessness and behavioral health on the Waianae Coast.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 563).
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Bill Summary · HCR 116

Legislative bill overview

HCR 116 is a request resolution asking Honolulu city and county officials, along with Hawaii's statewide office on homelessness, to collaboratively develop a comprehensive strategic action plan specifically targeting the Waianae Coast. The plan would address behavioral health issues and homelessness response needs in that region, which has experienced significant homelessness challenges.

Why is this important

The Waianae Coast has become a focal point for Hawaii's homelessness crisis, with visible encampments and concentrated poverty affecting both residents and community stability. A coordinated, place-based strategy could improve service delivery efficiency, reduce duplication of efforts, and potentially prevent homelessness through targeted behavioral health interventions in a specific geographic area where resources can be concentrated.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding unclear: The resolution requests a plan but doesn't specify budget allocation or funding sources, leaving questions about implementation costs and whether existing resources would be redirected from other areas
  • Enforcement and accountability: No explicit enforcement mechanisms or timelines are outlined, raising concerns about whether the plan would actually be completed and executed, or become a symbolic gesture without results
  • Root cause debate: Disagreement may exist over whether the focus should prioritize behavioral health services, affordable housing construction, enforcement of camping ordinances, or a combination—reflecting broader ideological divisions on homelessness solutions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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