HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2012

 

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Rep. Roy M. Takumi, Chair

Rep. Della Au Belatti, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino

Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto

Rep. Karen L. Awana

Rep. Scott K. Saiki

Rep. Jerry L. Chang

Rep. K. Mark Takai

Rep. Faye P. Hanohano

Rep. Jessica Wooley

Rep. John M. Mizuno

Rep. George R. Fontaine

Rep. Mark M. Nakashima

Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson

 

COMMITTEE ON LABOR & PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

Rep. Karl Rhoads, Chair

Rep. Kyle T. Yamashita, Vice Chair

 

Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino

Rep. Scott K. Saiki

Rep. Ty Cullen

Rep. Joseph M. Souki

Rep. Linda Ichiyama

Rep. Roy M. Takumi

Rep. Marilyn B. Lee

Rep. George R. Fontaine

Rep. Sylvia Luke

Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson

 

NOTICE OF HEARING

 

DATE:

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

TIME:

2:10 p.m.

PLACE:

Conference Room 309

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

SB 2652, SD1

(SSCR2757)

Status

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Repeals minimum hourly and per diem rates for substitute teachers.  Repeals substitute teacher wage adjustments based upon teacher pay.  (SD1)

 

EDN/LAB, FIN

SB 2789, SD2

(SSCR2760)

Status

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires, beginning with contracts negotiated for the contract period beginning July 1, 2013, that teachers be employed by the department of education for three years before being eligible for tenure.  Provides the department the directive, means, and flexibility to establish a performance management system that cultivates and supports highly effective educators and that implements our State's race to the top commitments.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

 

EDN/LAB, FIN

SB 2115, SD2

(SSCR2750)

Status

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Establishes a new chapter governing charter schools based on the recommendations of the charter school governance, accountability, and authority task force established by Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2011.  Repeals chapter 302B, HRS.  Maintains the charter school administrative office until July 1, 2013.  Transfers all funds in the charter schools account established pursuant to section 302B-12(i), HRS, to the general fund.  Makes housekeeping amendments.  (SD2)

 

EDN/LAB, FIN

SB 2116, SD2

(SSCR2699)

Status

RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.

Requires the board of education to contract for an implementation and transition coordinator to assist with the implementation of S.B. No. 2115 (2012).  Makes an appropriation.  (SD2)

 

EDN, FIN

SB 2969, SD1

(SSCR2761)

Status

RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.

Requires the department of taxation to allow a taxpayer to designate (or "check off") that a specified amount of the taxpayer's income tax refund be paid to the early learning trust fund.  Effective 7/1/50.  (SD1)

 

EDN, FIN

SB 2540, SD2

(SSCR2611)

Status

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Amends or repeals various provisions of chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for housekeeping and other purposes.  (SD2)

 

EDN, FIN

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

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PAPER:  10 copies (including an original) to Room 331 in the State Capitol;

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Rep. Karl Rhoads

Chair

 

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Rep. Roy Takumi

Chair