HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
Rep. Justin H. Woodson, Chair |
Rep. Jeanne Kapela, Vice Chair |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Takashi Ohno |
Rep. Linda Clark |
Rep. Sean Quinlan |
Rep. Luella Costales |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
Rep. Sonny Ganaden |
Rep. Ryan I. Yamane |
Rep. Cedric Asuega Gates |
Rep. Val Okimoto |
Rep. Troy N. Hashimoto |
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Rep. Sean Quinlan, Chair |
Rep. Daniel Holt, Vice Chair |
Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Jackson D. Sayama |
Rep. Dale T. Kobayashi |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
Rep. Richard H.K. Onishi |
Rep. Val Okimoto |
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: |
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 |
TIME: |
2:00 PM |
PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 309 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
RELATING TO FISH HATCHERY EDUCATION. Requires the Department of Education to establish a native fish hatchery pilot program at Waianae High School. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN/ECD, FIN |
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RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL. Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Saint Joseph School in planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, renovating, acquiring, equipping, and improving educational facilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. Establishes a reusable utensil pilot project in Department of Education schools on Molokai. Requires the Department of Education to submit an interim report and a final report to the Legislature on the feasibility of statewide implementation. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EEP, EDN, FIN |
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MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR AN AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER. Provides an emergency appropriation for the Department of Education to build an agriculture innovation center. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
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AGR, EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Establishes an agricultural careers working group to study and prepare an implementation plan for agricultural career pathways. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD3)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO SCHOOL GARDENS. Establishes a School Garden Coordinator position within the Department of Education. Makes an appropriation to fund the position and related expenses. (SD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO SUMMER EDUCATION. Establishes the position of Summer Learning Coordinator within the Department of Education. Makes an appropriation to fund the position of Summer Learning Coordinator. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO A SCHOOL SUPPLY SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM. Establishes a one-year school supply subsidy pilot program at all schools composed entirely of students eligible for participation in Title I. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals on 1/1/2024. (SD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION GRANTS. Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer the Strong Students Grant Pilot Program to provide grants for eligible education expenses to eligible students. Requires the Department of Education to submit progress reports to the Legislature prior to the 2023 and 2024 regular sessions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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EDN, FIN |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to install air conditioning units for public school classrooms that have not received air conditioning units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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EDN, FIN |
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________________________________________ Rep. Sean Quinlan Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Justin H. Woodson Chair |