HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2009
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COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang, Chair |
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Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Lyla B. Berg |
Rep. Maile S.L. Shimabukuro |
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Rep. Joe Bertram, III |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Joey Manahan |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
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Rep. Karl Rhoads |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
Rep. Lynn Finnegan |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
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2:00 p.m. |
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Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Bases University of Hawaii general funding on a student-weighted formula.
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HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO LEEWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Makes an appropriation for the planning, design, and construction for a second access road for leeward community college.
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HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Authorizes the board of regents of the University of Hawaii to issue additional revenue bonds in the principal amount of $150,000,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of construction or maintenance of capital improvement projects constituting university projects. Appropriates the proceeds of the initial $100,000,000 of the revenue bonds (as authorized by Act 161, SLH 2007), in the current fiscal year and any of the fiscal years thereafter, to and including fiscal year 2012-2013. Appropriates the proceeds of the additional $150,000,000 in the current fiscal year and any of the fiscal years thereafter, to and including fiscal year 2014-2015.
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HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Quentin Burdick rural health interdisciplinary training program.
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HED, HLT, FIN |
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RELATING TO QUALIFIED TUITION PROGRAMS. Provides an annual maximum deduction of $5,000 per individual or $10,000 for a married couple filing jointly for contributions made to a section 529 qualified tuition program in 2009 and thereafter.
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing with a transmittal cover indicating:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee the comments are directed to;
· The date and time of the hearing;
· Measure number; and
· The number of copies the Committee is requesting.
While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the hearing or improperly identified or directed to the incorrect office, may be distributed to the Committee after the hearing.
Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 1 original copy to Room 319 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6684 (Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (Neighbor Islands); or
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to HEDtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov.
Testimony submitted will be placed on the Legislative Web site after the hearing adjourns. This public posting of testimony on the Web site should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids and/or services to participate in the House public hearing process (i.e., sign or foreign language interpreter or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the Committee Clerk at 586-6120 or email your request for an interpreter to HouseInterpreter@Capitol.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours prior to the hearing for arrangements. Prompt requests submitted help to ensure the availability of qualified individuals and appropriate accommodations.
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________________________________________ Rep. Jerry L. Chang Chair |
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