Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR162

Introduced
3/10/23  

Caption

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.

Impact

If adopted, HCR162 would enable a more structured and regularized approach to service provision for the homeless population in areas of Oahu previously underserved. The proposed expansion reflects an understanding of the ongoing homelessness crisis, which remains a major concern for residents across the island. By encouraging a consistent outreach strategy, the resolution seeks not only to address immediate crises but also to link individuals with the necessary support resources and services, potentially leading to improved outcomes for affected individuals and families.

Summary

HCR162 is a House Concurrent Resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement Program to expand its services to the Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, and Windward regions of Oahu. The bill highlights the complexities of homelessness, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts across various sectors to tackle this ongoing issue effectively. Since its inception in 2021, the program has aimed to provide crucial support to the unsheltered population in Hawaii, leveraging a response team composed of trained emergency medical technicians and community health workers who focus on relationship-building and compassionate service delivery.

Contention

Despite the efforts made by various agencies and organizations, the number of homeless individuals in Oahu has not seen significant decline, indicating that the current strategies may need reassessment and reinforcement. Advocates for HCR162 believe in the potential benefits of increasing outreach efforts, while critics may raise concerns regarding resource allocation and the effectiveness of expanded services. The bill pushes for a reevaluation of existing frameworks to adapt and respond more optimally to the challenges faced by the homeless populations in different regions, highlighting a proactive approach to addressing systemic issues.

Companion Bills

HI HR163

Same As Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR17

Urging The Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Contract With A Local Nonprofit To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In Central Oahu.

HI HR7

Urging The Statewide Office On Homelessness And Housing Solutions To Contract With A Local Nonprofit To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In Central Oahu.

HI HB2248

Relating To Beach Management On The North Shore Of Oahu.

HI SCR25

Encouraging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand The Red-light Safety Program.

HI HCR177

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.

HI SCR104

Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And United States Military To Coordinate And Address The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within Waipahu And The Surrounding Communities Of Ewa, Pearl City, And Aiea On Oahu.

HI HB1334

Relating To Mental Health Crisis Response.

HI SR86

Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And United States Military To Coordinate And Address The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within Waipahu And The Surrounding Communities Of Ewa, Pearl City, And Aiea On Oahu.

HI HR157

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.

HI HR217

Congratulating The 2024 Hawaii State Teacher Of The Year And The 2024 Teachers Of The Year For School Complex Areas In The Honolulu District, Leeward District, And Windward District.

Similar Bills

CA SB1083

Department of Homelessness Prevention, Outreach, and Support.

CA AB2569

Department of Homelessness Prevention, Outreach, and Support.

CA AB1275

Mental health services: county pilot program.

CA SB1006

Law enforcement: homeless outreach teams.

CA SB1203

Law enforcement: homeless outreach teams.

HI SR96

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.

HI HR163

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.

HI SCR107

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu's Crisis Outreach Response And Engagement Program To Provide Regular Care And Services To Individuals Experiencing Homelessness In The Central Oahu, North Shore, Leeward, And Windward Regions Of Oahu On A Regular Rotating Schedule.