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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Tuesday, February 03, 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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MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Establishes an undergraduate degree program in applied engineering at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Creates a special advisory committee. Appropriates funds for the committee and two faculty positions.
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO. Establishes the office of the vice chancellor for research and economic development at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
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HED, FIN |
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MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. Appropriates funds to support the statewide economic development program of the Hawaii small business development center network.
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HED, EBM, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Grants authority to the University of Hawaii to adopt administrative rules to help manage and regulate public activity on lands it leases and controls on Mauna Kea, including the Mauna Kea Science Reserve, Hale Pohaku, and the connecting roadway corridor. Allows the University to assess and collect administrative fines and to deposit such fines into a newly established Mauna Kea Management Special Fund.
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Exempts the University of Hawaii from Hawaii public procurement code requirements.
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HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the construction of an information technology building at the University of Hawaii.
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Establishes loan repayment program and housing stipend program for University of Hawaii medical school graduates practicing in counties with a population of less than 500,000 for a minimum of 6 years.
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RELATING TO HIGH TECHNOLOGY. Establishes a technology and innovation extension service at the University of Hawaii.
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RELATING TO ESTABLISHING A YOUTH CENTER. Establishes a Youth Center within the University of Hawaii to identify and address major global issues.
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM. Requires the board of regents to auction the naming rights to buildings on the University of Hawaii-West Oahu campus, with the proceeds to be deposited into the University of Hawaii-West Oahu special fund to be used for electric generation from renewable energy resources.
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RELATING TO INCOME TAX CHECK-OFF. Provides an income tax check-off of an unspecified amount to be allocated as follows: 50% equally to the 10 UH system campuses; 25% to UH Manoa; and 25% to the UH Hilo athletics program.
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RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM. Supports investment in a child's future by allowing family members and friends to contribute to State established HI529 college savings accounts that currently only account owners can contribute to.
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects to improve certain UH athletic facilities.
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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 document 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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