By the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and laws of the State of Hawaii, in order to provide relief for damages, losses, and suffering, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people, I, Josh Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawaii, hereby determine, designate, and proclaim as follows:

WHEREAS, homelessness is a humanitarian crisis that threatens the health, safety, security, and wellbeing of our community; and

WHEREAS, on January 23, 2023, a Proclamation was issued relating to homelessness that declared an emergency created by homelessness for the people of Hawaii (“Proclamation”); and

WHEREAS, on January 26, 2023, a second Proclamation was issued relating to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation; and

WHEREAS, on March 20, 2023, a third Proclamation was issued relating to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation; and

WHEREAS, on May 19, 2023, a fourth Proclamation was issued relating to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation and that included Rules Relating to the Construction of Homeless Dwelling Units; and

WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, a fifth Proclamation was issued related to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation and that included Rules Relating to the Construction of Homeless Dwelling Units;

WHEREAS, on September 15, 2023, a sixth Proclamation was issued related to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation and that included Rules Relating to the Construction of Homeless Dwelling Units;

WHEREAS, on November 9, 2023, a seventh Proclamation was issued related to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation and that included Rules Relating to the Construction of Homeless Dwelling Units;

WHEREAS, on January 8, 2024, an eighth Proclamation was issued related to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation and that included Rules Relating to the Construction of Homeless Dwelling Units;

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2024, a ninth Proclamation was issued related to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation and that included Rules Relating to the Construction of Homeless Dwelling Units;

WHEREAS, on May 3, 2024, a tenth Proclamation was issued related to homelessness that clarified the terms of the Proclamation and that included Rules Relating to the Construction of Homeless Dwelling Units (“Emergency Rules”);

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