THE SENATE
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2005
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION & MILITARY AFFAIRS |
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Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair |
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Senator Gary L. Hooser, Vice Chair |
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COMMITTEE ON LABOR |
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Senator Brian Kanno, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, March 16, 2005 |
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TIME: |
1:15 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 225 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
NOTE: The committee previously held public hearings on Senate bills that are substantially similar to House bills as noted. Please focus your testimony on the differences, if any, between the House and Senate measures as listed.
JOINT EDM/LBR & LBR/EDM HEARING ONLY:
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HB 761 HD1 (HSCR1001) |
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE. Allows an employee to use family leave during any calendar year to provide family care and support during the military deployment of the employee's child, spouse or reciprocal beneficiary, or parent. Requires an employee to provide proof of military deployment. Defines military deployment. |
EDM/LBR, WAM |
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HB 172 HD2 (HSCR869) |
RELATING TO TAXATION. Establishes an income tax credit, up to $1,000 per employee, for employers that hire employees that are active members of the Hawaii National Guard. (Companion measure: SB 1837) |
EDM/LBR, WAM |
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HB 171 HD3 (HSCR868) |
RELATING TO SALARY COMPENSATION. Requires the State to compensate state employees and officers on active duty in a hostile fire zone the difference between their higher state pay and their military income. (Companion measure: SB 1824) |
EDM/LBR, WAM |
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HB 758 HD2 (HSCR885) |
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES. Requires the Department of Education to adhere to the state minimum wage law when setting wages for meal count assistants, adult supervisors, and classroom cleaners. |
EDM/LBR, WAM |
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HB 1606 HD1 (HSCR1004) |
RELATING TO TEACHERS. Establishes annual increment salary increases for teachers and creates a comprehensive evaluation process for teachers. (Companion measure: SB 1636) |
EDM/LBR, WAM |
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HB 1614 HD1 (HSCR948) |
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL. Establishes that department of education civil service employees shall have the same benefits and rights of civil service employees employed in executive departments. (Companion measure: SB 1395) |
LBR/EDM, WAM |
THE FOLLOWING HEARINGS WILL COMMENCE AT APPROXIMATELY – 2:30 PM:
EDM GM HEARING ONLY (If testimony previously sent, do not re-submit):
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GM 280 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONATHAN GILLENTINE, for a term to expire 06-30-2007. |
EDM |
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GM 281 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, CAROL SEIELSTAD, for a term to expire 06-30-2007. |
EDM |
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GM 282 |
Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JULIE K. TOMOMITSU, for a term to expire 06-30-2007. |
EDM |
EDM HEARING ONLY:
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HB 343 HD1 (HSCR872) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Makes an appropriation for a temporary position to coordinate state support for military personnel as well as education forum activities. (Companion measure: SB 1645) |
EDM, WAM |
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HB 329 HD1 (HSCR871) |
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS. Provides a tax credit to members of the Hawaii National Guard and U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Reserves, with qualifying dependents. |
EDM, WAM |
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HB 1583 HD1 (HSCR999) |
RELATING TO INCOME TAX. Exempts from income tax basic military pay of active military personnel based in Hawaii but assigned outside the state by military order for the time spent outside the state. |
EDM, WAM |
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HB 295 HD2 (HSCR870) |
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL LICENSING. Grants active duty member of National Guard serving outside of the State a 90-day period to file any required license renewal application. (Companion measure: SB 1646) |
EDM, CPH |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
Persons wishing to testify should submit 45 copies of their testimony for Joint EDM/LBR & LBR/EDM bills and 25 copies for EDM bills only 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 |
________________________________________ Senator Norman Sakamoto Chair |
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