Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR46 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. NO. 46 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE RESOLUTION requesting the Department of Law Enforcement, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to convene a task force to address no-trespassing policies along streams on Oahu and improve coordination between State and county authorities to address environmental and public health concerns.
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. NO. 46
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35	35	requesting the Department of Law Enforcement, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to convene a task force to address no-trespassing policies along streams on Oahu and improve coordination between State and county authorities to address environmental and public health concerns.
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43	43	WHEREAS, streams on Oahu are vital resources that serve as cultural and community landmarks and provide essential ecological functions, including flood management, water quality preservation, and habitats for native species; and WHEREAS, the presence of encampments along streams create environmental hazards, such as improper waste disposal that pollutes waterways and harms the natural ecosystems connect to the streams, including the Ala Wai canal and nearshore waters; and WHEREAS, the presence of encampments in and near streams poses significant safety and health risks to individuals experiencing homelessness, who may face life-threatening conditions during floods, exposure to biohazards, and inadequate access to necessary resources; and WHEREAS, the lack of clear and coordinated enforcement between state and county authorities has allowed unsafe conditions to persist, resulting in blocked floodways and emergency rescues, and caused harm to the broader community and environment; and WHEREAS, addressing these challenges requires a multi-stakeholder approach that fosters collaboration between state and local government organizations and community representatives to develop compassionate, effective, and sustainable solutions; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Department of Law Enforcement, in collaboration with the Department of Health, is requested to convene a task force to address no-trespassing policies along streams on Oahu and improve coordination between State and county authorities to address environmental and public health concerns; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to consist of the following members: (1) The Director of Law Enforcement, or the Director's designee; (2) The Director of Health, or the Director's designee; (3) The Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, or the Mayor's designee; (4) The chairperson of the House of Representatives standing committee with primary jurisdiction over housing, or the chairperson's designee; and (5) The chairperson of the Senate standing committee with primary jurisdiction over water and land, or the chairperson's designee; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to invite the following community members to participate on the task force, to be selected as follows: (1) One member to be selected by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (2) One member to be selected by the President of the Senate; (3) One member to be selected by the Governor; and (4) One member to be selected by the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to: (1) Develop recommendations for implementing no-trespassing policies along streams on Oahu, with a focus on humane enforcement practices; (2) Propose strategies to improve coordination between state and county agencies in addressing encampments along streams on Oahu; (3) Identify resources and outreach programs necessary to connect individuals experiencing homelessness who are encamped along streams on Oahu to services providing shelter, health care, or permanent housing; and (4) Evaluate environmental impacts of encampments and propose measures to mitigate pollution and protect water quality; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to convene no later than August 1, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall cease to exist on June 30, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Law Enforcement, Director of Health, and Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. OFFERED BY: _____________________________
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45	45	WHEREAS, streams on Oahu are vital resources that serve as cultural and community landmarks and provide essential ecological functions, including flood management, water quality preservation, and habitats for native species; and
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49	49	WHEREAS, the presence of encampments along streams create environmental hazards, such as improper waste disposal that pollutes waterways and harms the natural ecosystems connect to the streams, including the Ala Wai canal and nearshore waters; and
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53	53	WHEREAS, the presence of encampments in and near streams poses significant safety and health risks to individuals experiencing homelessness, who may face life-threatening conditions during floods, exposure to biohazards, and inadequate access to necessary resources; and
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57	57	WHEREAS, the lack of clear and coordinated enforcement between state and county authorities has allowed unsafe conditions to persist, resulting in blocked floodways and emergency rescues, and caused harm to the broader community and environment; and
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61	61	WHEREAS, addressing these challenges requires a multi-stakeholder approach that fosters collaboration between state and local government organizations and community representatives to develop compassionate, effective, and sustainable solutions; now, therefore,
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65	65	BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Department of Law Enforcement, in collaboration with the Department of Health, is requested to convene a task force to address no-trespassing policies along streams on Oahu and improve coordination between State and county authorities to address environmental and public health concerns; and
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69	69	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to consist of the following members:
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81	81	(3) The Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, or the Mayor's designee;
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85	85	(4) The chairperson of the House of Representatives standing committee with primary jurisdiction over housing, or the chairperson's designee; and
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89	89	(5) The chairperson of the Senate standing committee with primary jurisdiction over water and land, or the chairperson's designee; and
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93	93	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to invite the following community members to participate on the task force, to be selected as follows:
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113	113	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to:
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117	117	(1) Develop recommendations for implementing no-trespassing policies along streams on Oahu, with a focus on humane enforcement practices;
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121	121	(2) Propose strategies to improve coordination between state and county agencies in addressing encampments along streams on Oahu;
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125	125	(3) Identify resources and outreach programs necessary to connect individuals experiencing homelessness who are encamped along streams on Oahu to services providing shelter, health care, or permanent housing; and
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133	133	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2026; and
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137	137	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force is requested to convene no later than August 1, 2025; and
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141	141	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall cease to exist on June 30, 2026; and
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145	145	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Law Enforcement, Director of Health, and Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu.
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163	163	Report Title: Oahu Streams; Trespassing; Encampments; Task Force
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