THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAXATION

Senator Carol Fukunaga, Chair

Senator Will Espero, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF HEARING

DATE:	Tuesday, March 13, 2007
TIME:	1:15 pm
PLACE:	Conference Room 224 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

EDT/EDU

HB 1670 HD2 (HSCR1112)

RELATING TO THE INGENUITY CHARTER. Establishes the Ingenuity Company to facilitate the development of intellectual property, uphold high labor and environmental standards, and provide funds for instruction in the public schools that encourages innovation by Hawaii's students.  (HB1670 HD2)

EDT/EDU, WAM

EDU/EDT

HB 598 HD1 (HSCR982)	RELATING TO EDUCATION. Creates an online learning task force to develop a systematic plan to expand opportunities for online learning, to enhance the learning experiences of students across the state. (HB598 HD1)	EDU/EDT, WAM
HB 1268 HD3 (HSCR1180)	RELATING TO INNOVATION IN EDUCATION. Establishes the Hawaii Excellence Through Science and Technology Academy Program to increase the readiness and motivation of public high school graduates to pursue post secondary training and career options in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.  Establishes the Fostering Inspiration and Relevance Through Science and Technology Pre-academy Program.  Establishes a professional development program to provide practicing public elementary, middle, and high school science and mathematics teachers with opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of recent developments in science, technology, and mathematics.  Provides stipends as an initiative for individuals who hold degrees in STEM subjects to obtain teaching certificates through the UH's post baccalaureate certificate in secondary education program.  Creates the Business and Education Internship and Mentorship Program.  Establishes an Eminent Scholars Program to be funded by the State Akamai Investment Matching Special Fund, to enable UH to provide matching funds for donations to establish at least five permanently endowed chairs in the STEM disciplines at UH.  Appropriates funds.  (HB1268 HD3)	EDU/EDT, WAM

EDT Only

HB 1411 HD2 (HSCR952)	RELATING TO CONFORMITY OF THE HAWAII INCOME TAX LAW TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. Amends Hawaii's income tax law to conform with changes to the Internal Revenue Code. (HB1411 HD2)	EDT, WAM
HB 310 HD2 (HSCR945)	RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY. Establishes a statewide Internet access task force to study the feasibility of creating a statewide Internet access network. Requires the Auditor to develop a plan for a high-speed Internet access system.  (HB310 HD2)	EDT, WAM
HB 567 HD1 (HSCR1149)	RELATING TO MOTOR SPORTS FACILITY. Requires the department of accounting and general services to conduct a study to determine the cost of developing an all-purpose motor sports facility on Oahu, including acquisition of land, construction, and costs of start-up, maintenance, and operation (HB567 HD1).	EDT, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

NOTE TO TESTIFIERS:  The committee previously held public hearings on some companion Senate bills that are substantially similar to the House bills listed on the agenda.  Please focus your testimony on significant differences, if any, between the House and Senate measures as listed.

Persons wishing to testify should submit testimony in one of the following ways at least 24 hours prior to the hearing:

· In person: 30 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 216, State Capitol.

· By fax:  Testimony may be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.  When faxing, please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.

· By Email:  Testimony may be emailed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Legislature's Public Access Room at testimony@capitol.hawaii.gov.  Please indicate to which committee the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the number of copies needed for submittal.  In addition, please provide the testifier's name and mailing address in the email.  Email sent to individual offices or any other Senate office will not be accepted.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder.  A folder labeled “Public Folder” containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6934.

________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair

________________________________________ Senator Carol Fukunaga Chair