HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2017
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Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Chair |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Richard P. Creagan |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
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Rep. Sharon E. Har |
Rep. Roy M. Takumi |
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Rep. Kaniela Ing |
Rep. Lauren Kealohilani Matsumoto |
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Rep. Takashi Ohno |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017 |
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2:00 pm |
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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 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH. Establishes the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program to expressly give the University of Hawaii the legal authority to create, finance, and participate in new economic enterprises and expand workforce opportunities based on inventions and discoveries generated by or at the University. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD2)
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RELATING TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AUTHORIZATION. Creates a framework for authorizing post-secondary degree-granting educational institutions that have applied for accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Effective 5/12/2059. (SD1)
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RELATING TO PHYSICIAN WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT. Allows the John A. Burns School of Medicine to continue receiving revenues from the physician workforce assessment fee until June 30, 2022, for ongoing physician workforce assessment and planning to support the recruitment and retention of physicians in the State, particularly those in rural and medically underserved areas. Takes effect 3/9/2092. (SD2)
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Adds as a purpose of the University of Hawaii community college system the provision of occupational training and certification programs designed to rapidly qualify persons to fill new and hard-to-fill position classes of the State, counties, and private sector that require technical skills. Appropriates funds for the programs. Effective 5/12/2059. (SD2)
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RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Requires the UH system to develop a 5- and 10-year campus master plan that includes academic and facilities plans. Establishes goals that the campus master plan should strive to achieve, and considerations to be integrated into the plan. Effective 5/12/2059. (SD2)
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RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Makes appropriations for personnel and equipment for the Hawaii Community College Agriculture Program. Effective 3/9/2092. (SD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
Persons wishing to offer comments should submit testimony at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony should indicate:
· Testifier's name with position/title and organization;
· The Committee(s) to which the comments are directed;
· The date and time of the hearing; and
· Measure number.
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Submit testimony in ONE of the following ways:
PAPER: 15 copies (including an original) to Room 326 in the State Capitol;
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Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony.
If you require special assistance or auxiliary aid s 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 586-6210 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. Justin H. Woodson Chair |
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