SCR 93: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMEly LOW INCOME.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-12
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-04-20: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3).)
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What does this bill do?
This resolution asks the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to create a coordinated support and stabilization pathway for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries who are homeless or have extremely low incomes. It asks them to assess needs and gaps, explore partnerships and funding (including federal housing and Medicaid), study options like transitional kauhale (small communal housing) or tiny‑home villages on Hawaiian Home Lands, and recommend pilot programs, eligibility rules, and safeguards to protect beneficiaries.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMEly LOW INCOME.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMEly LOW INCOME.
WHEREAS, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is constitutionally mandated to serve its native Hawaiian beneficiaries, and the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions is responsible for addressing the crisis of homelessness across Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, coordination and collaboration between the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions would allow for the pooling of expertise, funding, and other resources, thus reducing a duplication of effort; streamlining delivery of services; and ensuring that native Hawaiian beneficiaries receive more comprehensive support; and
WHEREAS, homelessness and extremely low incomes are often cyclical without sustained intervention, and a coordinated pathway would provide native Hawaiian beneficiaries with ongoing support, follow-up, and access to stabilization services, thereby increasing the likelihood of lasting, positive outcomes and breaking the cycle of poverty; and
WHEREAS, by developing a coordinated pathway, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions could provide improved support and clearer guidance and ensure that native Hawaiian beneficiaries do not fall through the cracks; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the House of Representatives concurring, that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions are requested to develop a coordinated support and stabilization pathway for native Hawaiian beneficiaries experiencing homelessness or extremely low income; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions are requested to:
(1) Assess the number of native Hawaiian beneficiaries who are experiencing homelessness or whose incomes fall at or below thirty percent of Area Median Income;
(2) Identify gaps in housing stabilization, rental assistance, and supportive housing access;
(3) Evaluate the feasibility of establishing a coordinated indigent support pathway;
(4) Evaluate the feasibility of establishing transitional kauhale or tiny home village models on appropriate Department of Hawaiian Home Lands lands for beneficiary stabilization purposes;
(5) Identify appropriate land classifications and safeguards to ensure compliance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, and trust obligations;
(6) Examine partnership opportunities with nonprofit providers for supportive services and case management;
(7) Identify funding sources, including federal housing, Medicaid, and state supportive housing funds;
(8) Recommend pilot program structures, eligibility criteria, and operational safeguards; and
(9) Ensure that any proposed pathway prioritizes eligible beneficiaries and maintains full compliance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions are requested to submit a report to the Legislature regarding their development of a coordinated support and stabilization pathway for native Hawaiian beneficiaries experiencing homelessness or extremely low income; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission and Coordinator on Homelessness.
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Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Coordinated Support and Stabilization Pathway
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| Apr 20, 2026 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2183-26), recommending referral to JHA. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 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. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by HSH on Thursday, 04-16-26 9:45AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 28 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 468). |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-09-26. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Reported from HWN/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3572) with recommendation of adoption. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Keohokalole. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HWN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Keohokalole. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 04-08-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on HWN/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 04-06-26 2:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Referred to HWN/HHS. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Offered. |
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| Apr 16, 2026 | The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness |
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| Apr 8, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
Passed |
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| Apr 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs |
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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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| American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaiʻi (ACLU-HI) | *** Support | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) | *** Support | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hawaiian Homes Commission | *** Support | Apr 16, 2026 |
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| Apr 16, 2026 | SCR93_TESTIMONY_HSH-HLT_04-16-26_.PDF |
| Apr 6, 2026 | SCR93_TESTIMONY_HWN-HHS_04-06-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Health
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
14MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
14MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
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