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HR 108

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

Resolution requests Honolulu and Hawaii state agencies develop a coordinated homelessness and behavioral health strategy for Waianae Coast without requiring funding or binding implementation.

The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Amato, Hartsfield.
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Bill Summary · HR 108

Legislative bill overview

HR 108 is a resolution requesting Hawaii's City and County of Honolulu and the state's Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to jointly develop a coordinated strategic action plan targeting behavioral health services and homelessness interventions specific to the Waianae Coast region. The bill does not appropriate funds or create mandates but calls for collaborative planning to address these interconnected issues in this geographically distinct area.

Why is this important

The Waianae Coast has documented higher rates of homelessness and behavioral health challenges compared to other Oahu regions, making targeted intervention potentially more effective than one-size-fits-all approaches. A place-based strategy can align resources, identify local barriers, and coordinate between multiple agencies that typically operate in silos, potentially improving service delivery and outcomes for this vulnerable population.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding ambiguity: The resolution requests planning but contains no appropriation or funding mechanism, raising questions about implementation feasibility and whether it will result in actual resource allocation
  • Enforcement and accountability: As a non-binding resolution, there is no legal requirement for agencies to complete the plan or timeline, potentially allowing indefinite delay or half-measures
  • Scope definition: "Behavioral health and homelessness response needs" is broad and could result in an unfocused plan without clearer prioritization of which specific interventions to emphasize

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

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