HI SB2628 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-24 - Referred to GVO/HOU/HMS/WTL, WAM/JDC.
Pending: Senate Government Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Establishes within the Department of Human Services a Puuhonua Homeless Villages program. Requires the Governor to secure state lands for the program, to be distributed as needed among the counties. Allows the State to adopt reasonable standards and procedures in lieu of compliance with certain county building approval procedures. Exempts the State from claims arising out of the provision of housing or services to homeless persons. Provides immunity from civil liability to volunteers and state employees who provide housing or services to homeless persons. Appropriates funds.

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Title

Relating To Homelessness.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-01-24SenateReferred to GVO/HOU/HMS/WTL, WAM/JDC.
2018-01-22SenatePassed First Reading.
2018-01-19SenateIntroduced.

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