Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 37 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution, as received, is to urge the Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Health (DOH) to negotiate the introduction of healthy juices and snacks into the dispensing machines allowed in Hawaii public schools.

The Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, Hawaii Dietetic Society, and two individuals submitted testimony in support of this measure. DOE submitted testimony in support of this measure with amendments.

Your Committee finds that students in public schools should be encouraged to consume more healthful foods and beverages as dental problems and obesity have become increasing problems among Hawaii's youth. However, your Committee notes that some of the information contained in this measure inaccurately reflects the availability of snacks via vending machines on school campuses.

Accordingly, your Committee has amended this bill by:

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 37, as amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached hereto as H.C.R. No. 37, H.D. 1.