HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE |
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Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine, Chair |
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Rep. Bertha C. Kawakami, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Clift Tsuji |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
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Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee |
Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita |
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Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
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Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Mark S. Moses |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Kymberly Pine |
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Rep. Kameo Tanaka |
Rep. Anne V. Stevens |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2006 |
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TIME: |
4:45 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 5
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HB 2212 HD1 (HSCR513-06) |
RELATING TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Makes permanent provisions allowing a child who violates the zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol in public schools to return to school earlier than indicated in the original disciplinary determination following the completion of a substance abuse assessment and related treatment or counseling. Requires public schools to screen students facing substance abuse-related discipline to determine if there is a need for a substance abuse assessment referral. Requires the parent or legal guardian of a child facing discipline but who has been assessed as not needing treatment to consent to follow-up counseling for the child's family. Requires school administrators to review and determine the nature and severity of the child's offense, its impact on others, the offender's age, and whether the child is a repeat offender. Allows certified substance abuse counselors to conduct substance abuse assessments qualifying individuals for substance abuse-related insurance benefits. Requires assessments to be completed within ten days for children facing substance abuse-related school discipline. |
EDN/HLT, JUD, FIN |
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HB 2213 HD1 (HSCR514-06) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENTS FOR UNINSURED STUDENTS. Establishes an "assessment bank" to cover the cost of substance abuse assessments for uninsured students who are found to be in violation of the department of education's zero tolerance policy relating to alcohol and other drugs. Makes appropriation. |
EDN/HLT, JUD, FIN |
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HB 2961 HD1 (HSCR104-06) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes the federal revenue maximization program revolving fund to collect and disburse revenue for medicaid-eligible health services provided to public school children. |
EDN, FIN |
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HB 3237 HD1 (HSCR470-06) |
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. Establishes an inter-departmental working group to plan a state early learning system that will be accessible to all four-year olds in the state. |
EDN/LAB, FIN |
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HB 2987 (HSCR50-06) |
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR SAINT LOUIS SCHOOL. Authorizes the issuance of up to $15,000,000 in special purpose revenue bonds for Saint Louis School to finance or refinance the planning, acquisition, construction, or improvement of its educational facilities. |
EDN, FIN |
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HB 2713 (HSCR49-06) |
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR KAWAIAHAO SCHOOL. Authorizes special purpose revenue bonds for Kawaiahao School. |
EDN, FIN |
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HB 1884 (HSCR206-06) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Appropriates funds to retain a teacher position for the Hoa Aina O Makaha cultural learning center. |
EDN, FIN |
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HB 3258 HD1 (HSCR358-06) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Directs the department of education, in consultation with a variety of other organizations, to develop and implement a student-and-faculty exchange program between Hawaii and the Philippines. |
EDN/INT, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Dwight Takamine Chair |