Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 2114 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds to improve safety and security measures on the University of Hawaii campuses.

Testimony in support of this measure was submitted by the University of Hawaii, University of Hawaii Student Caucus, the Graduate Student Organization at the University of Hawaii Manoa, six board members and senators of the Associated Students of Maui Community College, one hundred seventy seven students of Maui Community College, a University of Hawaii Manoa student, and a former University of Hawaii student.

Your Committee finds that security is an increasing concern for the university. Currently, the university has been implementing new improved methods to address the safety issues on its campuses. Campuses like Manoa are employing student patrols to provide escorts for other students and installing alarms systems. The Hilo campus is upgrading its call box system and adding lighting to potential problem areas. This measure will assist in the university's efforts to provide its students with a safe educational environment and reduce reports of theft, burglaries, and assaults.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2114 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.