Veterans (Veteran Housing)

This House Resolution formally recognizes the Oʻahu Veterans Council, Armed Services YMCA Hawaiʻi, U.S. Vets Hawaiʻi, and Ala Hawaiʻi Girls State for their dedicated work supporting veterans and their families in the state. The document highlights the challenges faced by local veterans, such as housing costs and employment issues, while praising these organizations for providing essential services like housing assistance, workforce development, and civic education. By expressing official appreciation and extending warm wishes, the resolution serves to honor the contributions of these groups rather than enact new laws or policies.

Establishes the Veterans Cemeteries Board within the Office of Veterans Services of the Department of Defense to provide veterans cemeteries in the State with guidance, education, technical assistance, and other support to ensure compliance with standards set by the National Cemetery Administration of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)

Establishes within the Office of Veterans' Services a mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center. Provides that the mental health coordinator is appointed by and reports directly to the Director of the Office of Veterans' Services. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)