THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON TOURISM AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Chair

Senator Donna Mercado Kim, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING

DATE:	Tuesday, February 13, 2007
TIME:	1:15 PM
PLACE:	Conference Room 229 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

SB 92	RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Exempts Board of Regents from Hawaii public procurement code requirements.	EDU/TSG, JDL
SB 79	RELATING TO EDUCATION. Amends Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004, to transfer certain fiscal functions from the department of education back to the department of budget and finance.	EDU/TSG, WAM

Decision Making to follow, if time permits.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 45 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 230, State Capitol, 24 hours prior to the hearing.  Testimony may also 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 whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) 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 586-6843

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________________________________________ Senator Clarence K. Nishihara Chair

________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair