HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2006
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
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Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D., Vice Chair |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki |
Rep. Michael Puamamo Kahikina |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Tommy Waters |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D. |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Heléne H. Hale |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
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Rep. Bev Harbin |
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COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT |
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Rep. Kirk Caldwell, Chair |
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Rep. Bob Nakasone, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Joseph M. Souki |
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Rep. Ken Ito |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro |
Rep. Anne V. Stevens |
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Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
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COMMITTEE ON HEALTH |
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Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki, Chair |
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Rep. Josh Green, M.D., Vice Chair |
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Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Alex M. Sonson |
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Rep. Heléne H. Hale |
Rep. Chris Halford |
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, March 20, 2006 |
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TIME: |
2:00pm |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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SB 2652 SD2 (SSCR2875) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Confers the same rights and benefits of civil service employees in the department of education to civil service employees and civil service exempt employees of new century conversion charter schools. (SD2) |
EDN/LAB, FIN |
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SB 3275 SD2 (SSCR2901) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENTS FOR UNINSURED STUDENTS. Establishes an "assessment bank" to cover the cost of substance abuse assessments for uninsured students who are found to be in violation of the department of education's zero tolerance policy relating to alcohol and other drugs. Makes appropriation. (SD2) |
EDN/HLT, JUD, FIN |
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SB 3195 SD2 (SSCR2899) |
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR EDUCATION. Appropriates funds for a weighted student formula conversion program that provides supplementary allocations to schools adversely affected by the weighted student formula. Appropriates funds for schools in the department of education for equipment, supplies, and services. Reimburses each teacher up to $200 for money spent on classroom and instructional teaching supplies. (SD2) |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2229 SD2 (SSCR2870) |
RELATING TO TEACHERS' HOUSING. Establishes a downpayment loan program in the department of education's teacher housing program. Expands uses and revenue sources for the teachers' housing revolving fund. (SD2) |
EDN, FIN |
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SB 2724 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1011-06) |
RELATING TO CHILDREN. Establishes a task force to research, design, and develop an implementation plan to develop a program for children aged three to five with developmental delays. Appropriates funds. (SB2724 HD1) |
HLT/HUS, EDN, FIN |
DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
DECISION-MAKING ONLY for the following measures previously heard on Wednesday,
March 15, 2006. NO TESTIMONY WILL ACCEPTED.
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SB 2887 SD1 (SSCR2647) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Directs the Hawaii Teachers Standards Board to create alternative criteria and other measures of qualification for highly qualified vocational education and career pathway teachers. (SD1) |
EDN/LAB, FIN |
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SB 3197 SD2 (SSCR2900) |
RELATING TO SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS. Establishes that the compensation of substitute teachers shall be tied to the salary or wage increases provided to licensed class II teachers of the department of education. (SD2) |
EDN/LAB, JUD, FIN |
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SB 3101 SD2 (SSCR2895) |
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. Creates early learning authority within DOE. Sets powers and duties of authority. Creates workforce and professional development institute within authority and sets duties. Allows authority to contract with nonprofit early education agency to assist authority. Appropriates funds. (SD2) |
EDN/LAB, FIN |
PERSONS WISHING TO TESTIFY ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT 45 COPIES OF THEIR TESTIMONY AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING TO: (1) THE COMMITTEE'S VICE CHAIR IN ROOM 324, STATE CAPITOL, OR (2) THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS TESTIMONY DROP OFF BOX IN THE TURNAROUND AREA OF THE CAPITOL BASEMENT PARKING LOT. TESTIMONY MAY ALSO BE FAXED IF LESS THAN 5 PAGES IN LENGTH TO THE HOUSE SGT.-AT-ARMS OFFICE AT: 586-6501 (OAHU) OR 1-800-535-3859 (NEIGHBOR ISLANDS). WHEN FAXING, PLEASE INDICATE TO WHOM THE TESTIMONY IS BEING SUBMITTED, THE DATE AND TIME OF THE HEARING, AND THE REQUIRED NO. OF COPIES THAT IS NEEDED FOR SUBMITTAL.
IT IS ALSO REQUESTED THAT THE COPIES BE ON ONE SIDE OF AN 8-1/2" X 11" SHEET WITH TWO HOLES PUNCHED AT THE TOP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6170.
IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE OR AUXILIARY AIDS AND/OR SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS OF THE STATE HOUSE (I.E., SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY, OR PARKING DESIGNATED FOR THE DISABLED), PLEASE CONTACT THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE HEARING SO ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.
SELECTED HEARINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE. CHECK THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE ON THE "CAPITOL TV" WEB SITE AT WWW.CAPITOLTV.ORG OR CALL 550-8074 FOR A LISTING.
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________________________________________ Rep. Kirk Caldwell Chair |
________________________________________ Rep. Roy Takumi Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Dennis A. Arakaki Chair |