SB2803

Relating To Homelessness.

Chamber Passed·3/10/26

Funds homelessness programs and initiatives in Hawaii, including the Kauhale Initiative, and consolidates homeless services under a single entity.

This bill allocates $8,308,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to manage contracts for homeless outreach and navigation programs and to administer the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness. It also authorizes $10,100,000 in bonds for the Kauhale Initiative and related capital improvement projects. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to submit a reorganization plan by January 1, 2027, to consolidate the statewide office on homelessness and housing solutions with the homeless programs office.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 12–0 · Mar 10
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 1

1:40 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

May 1

5:00 PM

Conference Committee Meeting

History

May 1

House

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:00PM in conference room 329.

Apr 30

House

Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:40PM in conference room 329.

Apr 29

House

Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-30-26 1:40PM in conference room 329.