STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1855

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2025

RE: H.C.R. No. 180

H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 180, H.D. 1, entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, HOMELESS COORDINATORS OF EACH COUNTY, COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN HAWAII,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to request various agencies and organizations in Hawaii to work collaboratively to address homelessness in the state. The resolution highlights the critical issue of homelessness in Hawaii, emphasizing the need for a coordinated and effective approach involving multiple stakeholders to improve the well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness and to address the associated public health, safety, and environmental concerns.

Your committee received testimony in support for this measure from the Health Committee of the Democratic Party of Hawai’i and from 3 individuals. Your Committee received comments for this measure from the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. 

 

Your Committee finds that homelessness remains a critical issue in Hawaii, requiring a coordinated, multi-agency approach to develop effective solutions. Collaboration among state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community partners will enhance efforts to improve housing stability, public health, and safety. By fostering strategic partnerships and resource-sharing, this measure aims to create sustainable, long-term solutions that address the root causes of homelessness and support those in need.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 180, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,

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DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair