THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2005

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION & MILITARY AFFAIRS

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Senator Rosalyn H. Baker, Chair

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

Senator Brian Kanno, Chair

Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair

AMENDED NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING

 

DATE:

Friday, March 18, 2005

TIME:

1:15 PM

PLACE:

Conference Room 225

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A M E N D E D A G E N D A

The following bill has been added to the agenda, but the contents have been deleted and replaced with language from SB 1642 SD2. The proposed HB 844 HD1 SD1 will be available for review in room 230 and in the Capitol website: www.capitol.hawaii.gov

EDM/LBR HEARING ONLY:

HB844 HD1

(Proposed SD1)

RELATING TO TEACHERS.

Implements various programs and amendments to encourage teacher retention and recruitment. Appropriates funds

EDM/LBR, WAM

(Pending Re-referral)

The following bill has been added to the agenda, but the contents have been deleted and replaced with appropriate languages from SB 1661 SD2; SB 1258 SD1; SB451 SD1; SB 1865 SD1; and SB 1812. The proposed HB 841 SD1 will be available for review in room 230 and in the Capitol Website: www.capitol.hawaii.gov

HB 841

(Proposed SD1)

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to subsidize DOE information systems projects and provide additional support personnel and training to support the amendments made by Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004. Requires DOE to convert principal position to 12-month status or report to legislature reason why it is not feasible; Appropriates funds for social studies textbooks to support civic responsibility, science textbooks, and to the grant program; Appropriates funds to establish a new research-based curriculum to develop students' critical and creative thinking skills; Amends the composition of the workforce development council and the duties of the council to include job training program; and Promoting volunteer participation in public schools.

EDM/LBR, WAM

(Pending Re-referral)

     

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 Brian Kanno

Chair

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Senator Norman Sakamoto

Chair