HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2007
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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE |
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Rep. Marcus R. Oshiro, Chair |
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Rep. Marilyn B. Lee, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. John Mizuno |
Rep. James Kunane Tokioka |
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Rep. Tom Brower |
Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Bob Nakasone |
Rep. Karen Leinani Awana |
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Rep. Mele Carroll |
Rep. Michael Y. Magaoay |
Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Colleen Rose Meyer |
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Rep. Pono Chong |
Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Roland D. Sagum, III |
Rep. Gene Ward, Ph.D. |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
MONDAY, April 2, 2007 |
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TIME: |
5:45 P.M. |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 308 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A # 5
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SB 95 SD1 (HSCR1324) |
RELATING TO VACANT POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Repeals provisions relating to vacant positions that are no longer needed due to Act 51, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004.
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EDN/LAB, FIN |
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SB 96 SD3, HD1 (HSCR1499) |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Requires reasonable suspicion drug testing of public school employees, teachers, and public library employees; requires department of education to adopt rules to determine sanctions for positive drug tests. Requires the department of education to develop procedures for obtaining the criminal history of certain persons who are seeking to serve as providers or subcontractors and trainees from an institution of higher education. Allows the department to pass on fees charged by the Hawaii criminal justice data center. Repeals the authority of the department to refuse to issue or to revoke a teaching or other educational certificate. Makes appropriation.
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EDN/LAB, JUD, FIN |
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SB 613 SD2, HD1 (HSCR1510) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Improves the junior kindergarten program. Promotes the training and professional development of early childhood educators. Increases the availability of facilities for early childhood education programs. Appropriates funds.
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EDN, FIN |
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SB 1092 (SSCR708) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Amends Act 246, Session Laws of Hawaii 2006, the Fix Our Schools Act, by extending the appropriation lapse date.
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FIN |
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SB 1820 SD1, HD1 (HSCR1333) |
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Authorizes the Department of Education to enter into financing agreements with the concurrence of the Director of Finance and without the approval of the Comptroller. Creates a new account within the State Educational Facilities Improvement Special Fund for lease payments required by financing agreements entered into by DOE for new schools.
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EDN, FIN |
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SB 1932 SD2 (HSCR1469) |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and general revenue appropriations for department of education and University of Hawaii repair and maintenance projects. Provides public land and facilities for early childhood education programs. Appropriates funds for early childhood education facilities.
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EDN/HED, HSH, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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 CHAIR IN ROOM 306, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586‑6200.
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. Marcus R. Oshiro Chair |