HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
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Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto, Chair |
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Rep. Mark M. Nakashima, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Henry J.C. Aquino |
Rep. Scott K. Saiki |
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Rep. Karen L. Awana |
Rep. K. Mark Takai |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Jerry L. Chang |
Rep. Jessica Wooley |
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Rep. Faye P. Hanohano |
Rep. Corinne W.L. Ching |
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Rep. John M. Mizuno |
Rep. Aaron Ling Johanson |
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Rep. Tom Okamura |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Thursday, February 09, 2012 |
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2:10pm |
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Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
HEARING
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RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR NURSING. Makes permanent the assessment and deposit of center for nursing fees into the compliance resolution fund and distribution of those funds to the credit of the center for nursing special fund.
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HLT, HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO BEES. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for statewide bee hive research. Effective July 1, 2050. (HB2100 HD1)
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AGR, HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE. Exempts from the residential landlord-tenant code residences in structures directly controlled and managed by: (1) The University of Hawaii or any other university or college in the State for the housing of students or faculty; and (2) Certain private dorm management companies that provide housing to students. (HB2628 HD1)
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HSG, HED, JUD |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Appropriates funds for three permanent positions and operating expenses for Ho‘okulaiwi: ‘Aha Ho‘ona‘auao ‘Oiwi (the center for Native Hawaiian and indigenous education) within the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
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HAW, HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY. Reduces the membership of the Stadium Authority to ten members by removing the Superintendent of Education as an ex officio nonvoting member. Allows the five-year residency requirement for Authority membership to be fulfilled at any time before appointment to the authority. (HB2735 HD1)
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WLO, HED, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on January 31, 2012. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Exempts illegal immigrant students at the UH and community colleges from paying nonresident tuition under certain conditions; allows those students to receive scholarships from nonstate funds and participate in financial aid programs. Requires the board of regents to adopt rules. Limits relief allowed if a court finds any applicable statute unlawful.
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HED, JUD, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Extends eligibility for state financial aid and resident tuition to students of the University of Hawaii without lawful immigration status who meet certain specified criteria.
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HED, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION AGENCY. Establishes the Hawaii Science, Technology, and Innovation Agency through a collaboration between UH Hilo and Hawaii Community College.
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HED, FIN |
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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: 5 copies (including an original) to Room 406 in the State Capitol;
FAX: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to 586-6684(for Oahu) or 1-800-535-3859 (for Neighbor Islanders without a computer to submit testimony through e-mail or the Web);
EMAIL: For comments less than 5 pages in length, transmit to HEDtestimony@Capitol.hawaii.gov ; or
WEB: For comments less than 10MB in size, transmit from http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/submittestimony.aspx.
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 586-8538 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.
Selected meetings are broadcast live. Check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the "Capitol TV" Web site at www.capitoltv.org OR call 536-2100.
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________________________________________ Rep. Scott Nishimoto Chair |
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