Legislative News
Mahalo to Voting Members who voted gave feedback on the last vote. Positions for SB2922 on Instructional Hours, GM506/507 and HB2109 have passed. Please see list below if HE'E is taking a position or providing comments. If you should have comments or questions about the below bills or the vetting process, please e-mail cheri@heecoalition.org.
The list below is an update of bills that the Coalition is taking a position on, or bills that members have expressed interest in following. We encourage members to participate by giving oral testimony on behalf of the Coalition or providing testimony on behalf of their own organizations. Sometimes hearings overlap so it would be great to have members testify on behalf of the Coalition. Please join us by getting involved in the legislative process! If you should need help with submitting testimony, please let us know.
Please view Senator Tokuda's recent "Updater" lists for Senate bills here, House bills here, and Hearing Notices here.
Legislative Informational Briefing
There is a informational briefing on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 1:15 pm in Conference Room 414 on the Department of Education's ongoing school security and safety measures. View details here.
Any bill status can be looked up on http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/
To submit testimony, please see instructions on Capitol webpage here.
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Description
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Remarks
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WAM 211 2/19/2014 9:25 AM View
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATED TO EARLY LEARNING. Authorizes the executive office on early learning to enter into agreements with the department of education and charter schools for use of vacant or underutilized classrooms as public preschool classrooms. Makes an appropriation.
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2/11/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/14/2014 S The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-14 9:25AM in conference room 211. |
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATED TO EARLY LEARNING. Authorizes the executive office on early learning to enter into agreements with the department of education and charter schools for use of vacant or underutilized classrooms as public preschool classrooms. Makes an appropriation.
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2/7/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2112) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
2/7/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Establishes the Early Childhood Education Program within the Early Learning System established by section 302L-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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2/7/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2112) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
2/7/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
Establishes the Early Childhood Education Program within the Early Learning System established by section 302L-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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2/5/2014 H The committees on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Takumi, Ohno, Aquino, Awana, Choy, Ichiyama, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Fale; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Hanohano, Say, Takai.
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING. Makes an appropriation for the executive office on early learning to enter into contracts with third party providers for family child interaction learning programs.
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2/7/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2113) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
2/7/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
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| WAM 211 2/19/2014 9:25 AM View
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HE'E Position:
Support
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RELATING TO KINDERGARTEN. Amends the compulsory education law to make kindergarten mandatory.
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2/13/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/14/2014 S The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-14 9:25AM in conference room 211.
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO KINDERGARTEN. Amends the compulsory education law to make kindergarten mandatory. Makes transition to kindergarten a directive for the early learning system.
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2/12/2014 H Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 373-14) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/12/2014 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fale voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Hanohano, McDermott voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cachola, Carroll, Mizuno, Oshiro excused (4).
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Position: Oppose with amendments
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires all public secondary schools to implement a school year that includes nine hundred ninety student instructional hours beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Repeals the requirement that by the 2016-2018 school years, all public schools implement a school year of one hundred eighty days and one thousand eighty student instructional hours for both elementary and secondary school grades. Clarifies that the definition of "student instructional hours" shall be determined by the board of education.
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2/14/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2416) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/14/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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Position: Oppose with amendments
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Requires all public secondary schools to implement a school year that includes nine hundred ninety student instructional hours beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Repeals the requirement that by the 2016-2018 school years, all public schools implement a school year of one hundred eighty days and one thousand eighty student instructional hours for both elementary and secondary school grades. Clarifies that the definition of "student instructional hours" shall be determined by the board of education.
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2/11/2014 H Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 346-14), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/11/2014 H Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Aquino, Cullen, Har, Jordan, McKelvey, Oshiro, Thielen voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fale, Fukumoto, Hanohano, Johanson, Kawakami, Matsumoto, McDermott, Morikawa, Say, Tokioka, Ward voting no (11) and Representative(s) Cachola, Carroll excused (2).
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HE'E Position: Support
HE'E Testimony |
RELATING TO AIR CONDITIONING IN PUBLIC SCHOOL. FACILITIES. Requires DOE and DAGS to develop a cooling master strategy and comprehensive study for the public schools and to report its findings to the 2015 regular session of the legislature. Appropriates funds.
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2/14/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2370) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/14/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO AIR CONDITIONING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Appropriates $25,000,000 to the Department of Education for the design and construction of electrical upgrades and installation of air conditioning units in public school classrooms, beginning with those priority schools identified by the Department. Effective July 1, 2014.
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2/10/2014 H Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 253-14), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/10/2014 H Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Belatti, Cachola, Takai excused (3).
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HE'E Position: Comments only
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the Board of Education to develop and the Department of Education to implement a pilot program to assist students in achieving annual goals under the Common Core State Standards. Requires the Board of Education to provide web-based data and information aimed at improving student outcomes. Effective July 1, 2014.
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2/10/2014 H Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 250-14), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/10/2014 H Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Awana, Carroll, Cullen, Fale, Fukumoto, Hanohano, Kawakami, Morikawa, Tokioka voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Cachola, Takai excused (3).
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HE'E Position: Strong Support
| RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the department of education to administer the youth risk behavior survey to all public school and charter school students in odd-numbered years for grades six to twelve. Requires all private schools to administer the youth risk behavior survey to all students in odd-numbered years for grades six to twelve. Allows parents or legal guardians to exempt their child from participating in the survey. |
2/4/2014 H Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 120-14) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/4/2014 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Fukumoto, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Fale, McDermott voting no (2) and Representative(s) Yamane excused (1).
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WAM 211 2/20/2014 9:00 AM View
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HE'E Position: Support
| RELATING TO YOUTH. Establishes the resources for enrichment, athletics, culture, and health (R.E.A.C.H.) program in the office of youth services to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Establishes a revolving fund to receive fees and other moneys to supplement the costs of administering and operating the program. Appropriates funds for establishing the R.E.A.C.H. program to provide funding for after-school programs in middle and intermediate public schools. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to support the program and appropriates funds for that position. |
2/18/2014 S The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-20-14 9:00AM in conference room 211.
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO YOUTH. Establishes the resources for enrichment, athletics, culture, and health (R.E.A.C.H.) program in the office of youth services to provide a standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools. Establishes a revolving fund to receive fees and other moneys to supplement the costs of administering and operating the program. Appropriates funds for establishing the R.E.A.C.H. program to provide funding for after-school programs in middle and intermediate public schools. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position to support the program and appropriates funds for that position.
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2/11/2014 H Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 302-14), recommending referral to FIN.
2/11/2014 H Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Cachola, Carroll excused (2).
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT'S SALARY. Adjusts the salary cap of the Superintendent of Education.
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2/13/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2313) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
2/13/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
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HE'E Position: Support
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RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT'S SALARY. Adjusts the salary cap of the Superintendent of Education.
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2/13/2014 H Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 411-14) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to FIN.
2/13/2014 H Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Fale, Hanohano, McKelvey, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Thielen voting no (1) and Representative(s) Awana, Cachola, Carroll, Takumi excused (4).
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EDU 414 2/19/2014 1:15 PM View
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HE'E Position: Support
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, GRANT CHUN, for a term to expire 6-30-2017.
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HE'E Position: Comments Only
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Authorizes the department of education to accept gifts or donations based on criteria established by the board of education. Allows schools and classes to participate in fundraising or charitable activities, in conjunction with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, based on criteria established by the board of education.
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2/14/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2369) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/14/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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HE'E Position: Oppose
HE'E Testimony Forthcoming |
RELATING TO EDUCATION. Requires the lengthening of the school year from 180 days to 190 days beginning with the 2015-2016 school year. Discontinues the requirements for minimum number of student hours effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
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2/14/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2371) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/14/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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HE'E Position: Support
HE'E Testimony Forthcoming
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RELATING TO AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. Establishes and funds the Fun 5 Program within the A+ Program in Hawaii's public elementary schools. Appropriation. Effective July 1, 2014.
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2/13/2014 H Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 382-14) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/13/2014 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Awana, Cachola, Carroll, Takumi excused (4).
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RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Requires the board of education to allow public testimony on items not on a public meeting agenda if certain requirements are met.
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2/13/2014 S Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2310) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDL.
2/13/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDL.
2/14/2014 S The committee(s) on JDL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-20-14 10:30AM in conference room 016.
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