SB 2557: Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homelessness; Kauhale Projects; Reporting Requirements
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-27
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-04-30: Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:45PM in conference room 329.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations.
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Despite the efforts and appropriations made in prior legislative sessions, the 2024 Homeless Point in Time count for Oahu noted a twelve per cent increase in the total number of people who experienced homelessness. Furthermore, according to Honolulu Civil Beat, there were more homeless deaths on Oahu in the first eleven months of 2025 than the annual average for the prior five years. These figures indicate that more oversight is needed on the expenditure of public funds to address homelessness.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify the reporting requirements of the statewide office on homelessness and housing solutions.
SECTION 2. Section 346-388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§346-388[]] Duties and responsibilities. The office shall:
(1) Identify and address gaps in the homeless service system by:
(A) Developing a standard strategy for coordinated entry, needs assessment, and allocation of services and housing types to create pathways to permanent assisted and independent housing;
(B) Working with state departments and agencies to develop and maintain multi-year strategic and tactical plans and road maps as a part of the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness' unified ten-year statewide plan;
(C) Coordinating matters relating to homelessness and affordable housing between state and county agencies and private entities; and
(D) Developing and testing innovative solutions to prevent and end homelessness through collaboration with appropriate agencies;
(2) Provide administrative support for the Hawaii
interagency council on homelessness in developing the council's unified
ten-year statewide plan to address homelessness in all counties of the State; [and]
(3) Establish and maintain a statewide
homelessness and housing data clearinghouse, which may include information on
persons experiencing homelessness and available services, shelters, and
housing[.]; and
(4) Report annually on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and the number of individuals who have been placed in permanent housing, supportive housing, and in permanent or independent living arrangements."
SECTION 3. Section 346-388.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The coordinator shall compile and consolidate information from the office and submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, which shall include:
(1) Data on the number of beds, occupancy, duration of stay, types of services provided, and next planned destination of participants who left the kauhale;
(2) An evaluation of the kauhale to
determine whether the objectives set have been met or exceeded; [and]
(3) Any proposed changes that need to be
made to the performance measures used to assess the achievement of program
goals[.];
(4) Information on all contracts entered into by the office for the purposes of this part, including contract amounts, contractor names, purpose of the contracts, any terms or conditions of the contracts, and performance outcomes in reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness; and
(5) Any plans or proposals made by the office to enhance the kauhale project."
SECTION 4. Section 346-389, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§346-389[]] Annual report. The coordinator shall submit an annual
progress report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of each regular session. The
report shall include:
(1) Performance metrics relating to reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the State;
(2) Performance
metrics relating to housing and services inventory gaps, including but not
limited to the number of persons experiencing homelessness served and placed
into permanent housing and the cost per person served; [and]
(3) Performance
metrics to evaluate the State's performance on homeless services, housing, care
coordination, and other needed services to end homelessness in the State[.];
(4) Actions and outcomes made by the office to coordinate with other county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations, to reduce the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the State; and
(5) Metrics relating to homelessness pursuant to section 346-388(4)."
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homelessness; Kauhale Projects; Reporting Requirements
Description:
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2557 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Despite the efforts and appropriations made in prior legislative sessions, the 2024 Homeless Point in Time count for Oahu noted a twelve per cent increase in the total number of people who experienced homelessness. Further, according to Honolulu Civil Beat, there were more homeless deaths on Oahu in the first eleven months of 2025 than the annual average for the prior five years. These figures indicate that more oversight is needed on the expenditure of public funds to address homelessness.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify reporting requirements of the statewide office on homelessness and housing solutions.
SECTION 2. Section 346-388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§346-388[]] Duties and responsibilities. The office shall:
(1) Identify and address gaps in the homeless service system by:
(A) Developing a standard strategy for coordinated entry, needs assessment, and allocation of services and housing types to create pathways to permanent assisted and independent housing;
(B) Working with state departments and agencies to develop and maintain multi-year strategic and tactical plans and road maps as a part of the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness' unified ten-year statewide plan;
(C) Coordinating matters relating to homelessness and affordable housing between state and county agencies and private entities; and
(D) Developing and testing innovative solutions to prevent and end homelessness through collaboration with appropriate agencies;
(2) Provide administrative support for the Hawaii
interagency council on homelessness in developing the council's unified
ten-year statewide plan to address homelessness in all counties of the State; [and]
(3) Establish and maintain a statewide
homelessness and housing data clearinghouse, which may include information on
persons experiencing homelessness and available services, shelters, and
housing[.]; and
(4) Report annually on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and the number of individuals who have been placed in permanent housing, supportive housing, and in permanent or independent living arrangements."
SECTION 3. Section 346-388.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The coordinator shall compile and consolidate information from the office and submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, which shall include:
(1) Data on the number of beds, occupancy, duration of stay, types of services provided, and next planned destination of participants who left the kauhale;
(2) An evaluation of the kauhale to
determine whether the objectives set have been met or exceeded; [and]
(3) Any proposed changes that need to be
made to the performance measures used to assess the achievement of program
goals[.];
(4) Information on all contracts entered into by the office for the purposes of this part, including contract amounts, contractor names, purpose of the contracts, any terms or conditions of the contracts, and performance outcomes in reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness; and
(5) Any plans or proposals made by the office to enhance the kauhale project."
SECTION 4. Section 346-389, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§346-389[]] Annual report. The coordinator shall submit an annual
progress report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of each regular session. The
report shall include:
(1) Performance metrics relating to reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the State;
(2) Performance
metrics relating to housing and services inventory gaps, including but not
limited to the number of persons experiencing homelessness served and placed
into permanent housing and the cost per person served; [and]
(3) Performance
metrics to evaluate the State's performance on homeless services, housing, care
coordination, and other needed services to end homelessness in the State[.];
(4) Actions and outcomes made by the office to coordinate with other county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations, to reduce the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the State; and
(5) Metrics relating to homelessness pursuant to section 346-388(4)."
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homelessness; Reporting Requirements
Description:
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2557 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to homelessness.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Despite the efforts and appropriations made in prior legislative sessions, the 2024 Homeless Point in Time count for Oahu noted a twelve per cent increase in the total number of people who experienced homelessness. Further, according to Honolulu Civil Beat, there were more homeless deaths on Oahu in the first eleven months of 2025 than the annual average for the prior five years. These figures indicate that more oversight is needed on the expenditure of public funds to address homelessness.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to clarify reporting requirements of the statewide office on homelessness and housing solutions.
SECTION 2. Section 346-388, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§346-388[]] Duties and responsibilities. The office shall:
(1) Identify and address gaps in the homeless service system by:
(A) Developing a standard strategy for coordinated entry, needs assessment, and allocation of services and housing types to create pathways to permanent assisted and independent housing;
(B) Working with state departments and agencies to develop and maintain multi-year strategic and tactical plans and road maps as a part of the Hawaii interagency council on homelessness' unified ten-year statewide plan;
(C) Coordinating matters relating to homelessness and affordable housing between state and county agencies and private entities; and
(D) Developing and testing innovative solutions to prevent and end homelessness through collaboration with appropriate agencies;
(2) Provide administrative support for the Hawaii
interagency council on homelessness in developing the council's unified
ten-year statewide plan to address homelessness in all counties of the State; [and]
(3) Establish and maintain a statewide
homelessness and housing data clearinghouse, which may include information on
persons experiencing homelessness and available services, shelters, and housing[.];
and
(4) Report annually on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and the number of individuals who have been placed in permanent housing, supportive housing, and in permanent or independent living arrangements."
SECTION 3. Section 346-388.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The coordinator shall compile and consolidate information from the office and submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, which shall include:
(1) Data on the number of beds, occupancy, duration of stay, types of services provided, and next planned destination of participants who left the kauhale;
(2) An evaluation of the kauhale to
determine whether the objectives set have been met or exceeded; [and]
(3) Any proposed changes that need to be
made to the performance measures used to assess the achievement of program
goals[.];
(4) Information on all contracts entered into by the office for the purposes of this part, including contract amounts, contractor names, purpose of the contracts, any terms or conditions of the contracts, and performance outcomes in reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness; and
(5) Any plans or proposals made by the office to enhance the kauhale project."
SECTION 4. Section 346-389, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§346-389[]] Annual report. The coordinator shall submit an annual progress
report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of
each regular session. The report shall
include:
(1) Performance metrics relating to reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the State;
(2) Performance
metrics relating to housing and services inventory gaps, including but not
limited to the number of persons experiencing homelessness served and placed
into permanent housing and the cost per person served; [and]
(3) Performance
metrics to evaluate the State's performance on homeless services, housing, care
coordination, and other needed services to end homelessness in the State[.];
(4) Actions and outcomes made by the office to coordinate with other county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations, to reduce the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the State; and
(5) Metrics relating to homelessness pursuant to section 346-388(4)."
SECTION 5. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Homelessness; Reporting Requirements
Description:
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Apr 30, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:45PM in conference room 329. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-30-26 1:45PM in conference room 329. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816). |
| Apr 23, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Olds, Alcos. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723). |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Moriwaki Co-Chair; McKelvey. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 671). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Deferred one day 04-14-26. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2052-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4). |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1450-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Tuesday, 03-24-26 10:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 260) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2949) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Mar 3, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2301) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 1:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Referred to HHS, WAM. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Introduced. |
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| Apr 14, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Mar 24, 2026 | The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 3, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 4, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| 50501 Hawaii | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Ala Moana-Kakaʻako Neighborhood Board No.11 | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Aloha Independent Living Hawaii (AILH) | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Department of Health | *** Support | Mar 24, 2026 |
| General Strike Hawaii | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| PABEA | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| State Council on Mental Health | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Waikiki Neighborhood Board | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2949
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 2557
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 2557 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to clarify the reporting requirements of the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to provide additional oversight of moneys expended to address homelessness.
Specifically, the measure requires the Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to report to the Legislature annually to provide:
(1) The number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and the number of individuals who have been placed in permanent housing, supportive housing, and in permanent or independent living arrangements;
(2) Information on certain contracts, including contract amounts, contractor names, the purpose of the contracts, any terms or conditions of the contracts, and performance outcomes in reducing the number of persons experiencing homelessness;
(3) Any plans or proposals made by the Office to enhance kauhale projects; and
(4) Any actions taken or efforts made by the Office to coordinate with other county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations, to reduce the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the State.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and two individuals.
Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions.
Your Committee finds that homelessness continues to be a major challenge in the State, despite legislative efforts and funding appropriations made in prior sessions to address the issue. The 2024 Homeless Point-in-Time Count for Oahu noted a twelve percent increase in the total number of people who experienced homelessness. Your Committee also finds that, in 2025, there was a significant increase in deaths of homeless people compared to prior years. Your Committee believes that the reporting requirements specified in this measure will give the Legislature additional oversight of the expenditure of taxpayer moneys, and provide the data needed to inform policy-making to allow the State to better assist homeless individuals.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, to facilitate further discussion on the measure.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2557, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 2557, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2301
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 2557
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred S.B. No. 2557 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to require the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to:
(1) Make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement;
(2) Annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects; and
(3) Annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Human Services.
Your Committee finds that since its establishment in 2023, $112,452,080 in general funds and $24,400,000 in general obligation bond funds have been appropriated for the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Your Committee further finds that despite the efforts and appropriations made in prior legislative sessions, the 2024 Homeless Point-in-Time count for Oahu noted a twelve percent increase in the total number of people who experienced homelessness. This measure recognizes that more oversight is needed on the expenditure of public funds to address homelessness and clarifies reporting requirements of the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2557 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health and Human Services,
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________________________________ JOY A. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 7, 2026 | SB2557_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_04-07-26_.PDF |
| Mar 24, 2026 | SB2557_SD1_TESTIMONY_HSH_03-24-26_.PDF |
| Mar 3, 2026 | SB2557_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-03-26_.PDF |
| Feb 4, 2026 | SB2557_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-04-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
39SEC
Conference Committee
7MIN
House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
33SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
33SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
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