HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION |
Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Chair |
Rep. Joe Bertram, III, Vice Chair |
Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D. |
Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine |
Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair |
Rep. Lyla B. Berg, Ph.D., Vice Chair |
Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
Rep. Rida T.R. Cabanilla |
Rep. Dwight Y. Takamine |
Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Glenn Wakai |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
Rep. Maile S. L. Shimabukuro |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 |
TIME: |
2:30 p.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes a task force within the University of Hawaii to conduct an evaluation of the recycling options available to schools, including a summary feasibility report relating to the establishment of a school recycling program, the use of reverse vending machines, and the feasibility of providing recycling bins in schools throughout the State. Appropriates funds. (SB2774 SD2)
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EEP, HED/EDN, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP, OFFER, AND EXPAND PHILIPPINE LANGUAGE COURSES.
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HED/EDN, FIN |
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HCR 162/HR 32 |
URGING CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION REQUIRING FULL FUNDING OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 AND THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT.
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EDN/HED, FIN |
RELATING TO HEALTH. Creates the Alzheimer's advisory task force to study the feasibility of establishing an Alzheimer's research center in Hawaii under the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine. Report to legislature.
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HED, FIN |
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HCR 315/HR 261 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRADES PROGRAM WITHIN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM.
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HED, WLH, FIN |
HCR 331/HR 272 |
REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CREATES A TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXTENSION SERVICE.
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HED, EDB, FIN |
HCR 218/HR 185 |
REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF DEVELOPING A DEGREE GRANTING PROGRAM AND CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION.
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HED, FIN |
HCR 295/HR 246 |
OFFERING SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND DIVERSIFY ITS SOURCES OF REVENUE AND MAXIMIZE USE OF ITS FACILITIES.
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HED, FIN |
HCR 312/HR 260 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXTEND ITS LAND LEASE WITH THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE MANOA INNOVATION CENTER.
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HCR 294/HR 245 |
URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MOVE EXPEDITIOUSLY TO IMPLEMENT PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF HAWAII AT KAKAAKO.
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MANOA TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN STATUS REPORT OR BRIEF THE LEGISLATURE ON THE PROPOSED NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS TRAINING CENTER.
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HED, PSM |
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________________________________________ Rep. Roy Takumi Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Jerry L. Chang Chair |
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