Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 159: URGING THE STATE AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 19

Plain-language summary

HR 159 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE STATE AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU. Primary sponsor: Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elle Cochran (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 19.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Muraoka (Republican); Elle Cochran (Republican); Diamond Garcia (Republican); Joe Gedeon (Republican); and 2 more.