HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2004
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
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Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
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Rep. Cindy Evans, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki |
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tamayo |
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Rep. Helène Hale |
Rep. Brian K. Blundell |
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Rep. Hermina M. Morita |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina |
Rep. Bertha F.K. Leong |
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Rep. Brian Schatz |
Rep. Guy P. Ontai |
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Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY |
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Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa, Chair |
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Rep. Blake K. Oshiro, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Robert N. Herkes |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Barbara Marumoto |
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Rep. Ezra R. Kanoho |
Rep. David A. Pendleton |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Cynthia Thielen |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Friday, January 30, 2004 |
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TIME: |
2:00 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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HB 2331 |
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION. Proposes a constitutional amendment that would: (1) establish local school boards throughout the State to be elected from at least 7 school districts as provided by law; and (2) create an educational standards and accountability. |
PENDING REFERRAL |
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HB 1895 |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Proposes to amend Article X, section 2 of the Hawaii Constitution to provide for election of Board of Education members from school districts as provided by law; upon passage of the constitutional amendment, requires 17 BOE members, with one member per district to be elected out of 17 school districts; requires residency in the school district; creates a temporary School District Commission modeled on the Reapportionment Commission to establish 17 school districts each comprised of 3 representative districts, that to the extent possible preserve school complex and community boundaries; provides that thereafter the Reapportionment Commission shall in a reapportionment year redraw school district boundaries consistent with statutory criteria and reapportioned districts. |
EDN/JUD |
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HB 2589 |
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 3, SECTION 16, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION, TO MODIFY THE VETO POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR. Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from vetoing specific items appropriated for the benefit of public schools. |
PENDING REFERRAL |
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HB 2184 |
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Allows the board of education to employ attorneys without the attorney general's approval. |
EDN/JUD, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 50 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 311, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY BE FAXED TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6170.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
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________________________________________ Rep. Eric G. Hamakawa Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Roy M. Takumi Chair |