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Aloha HE'E Members and Participants,
Upcoming HE'E Meetings
HE'E Quarterly Meeting, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 4:30-6:30 pm at The Japanese Cultural Center, 2454 S. Beretania Street. HE'E is pleased to host a screening of the film, "Ola- Health is Everything," a film about health, hope and the power of communities to heal themselves. The film travels to remote parts of Hawai'i and discover selfless individuals who've created innovative solutions to the challenges affecting their communities. Local film maker Matthew Nagato will introduce his film and give a Q&A at this meeting. Film trailer is here and Matthew Nagato's Ted Talk on this film is here. Please join us for this exciting opportunity! The sequel to Ola is focused on education, and Matthew will give us a preview about Part II. An electronic invitation will be sent shortly.
Planning Meeting: Tuesday, May, 13, 2014, 9:00-11:00 am at The Learning Coalition, 841 Bishop Street, #301 (See map here. Validated Parking at Ali' Place at 1099 Alakea Street.) For those needing special accommodations, please contact cheri@heecoalition.org.
We will discuss the outcomes of the legislative session and initiatives of the Coalition going forward.
Upcoming Member Events
Castle Complex Education Summit, Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa, Tuesday, April 15, 2014. 5:30 PM - Registration & Refreshments 6:00-8:00 PM - Program
Light meal provided. See flyer here. Be captivated by renowned speaker Kathy Bentley as she unlocks the mystery of children's brains and behavior. Hear Kahuku and UH football great Walter Santiago tie sports and academics to success in life.
Our Public School 5th Year Anniversary Celebration, Soul De Cuba Cafe, 1121 Bethel St., Thursday, April 17, 2014, 6:30-9:00 pm
Legislative News
April 10, 2014, was the deadline for the Second Crossover. Conference Committees will convene this week. The last day to file Non-Fiscal Bills to deck for final reading is April 24, and the last tray to file Fiscal Bills to deck for final reading is April 25. The best way to check for status on a bill is to look up an individual bill on the Capitol Website, www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Meetings are open to the public; however, no testimony is accepted. For more information about the Conference Committee process, please see the March 2014 Public Access Room Newsletter here.
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. Aside from the Governor's Messages, all remaining bills will go in to Conference Committees. HE'E Staff will be following the remaining bills through the Conference Committee process. If you would like to learn more about the process, please contact cheri@heecoalition.org.
Please view Senator Tokuda's recent "Updater" lists for Senate bills here, House bills here, and Hearing Notices here. Any bill status can be looked up on http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/
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Hearing Date
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Bill
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Description
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Remarks
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HE'E Position: Support
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, DONALD HORNER, for a term to expire 6-30-2017.
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4/9/2014 S The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Tokuda, Kidani, Gabbard, Slom; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ruderman.
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HE'E Position: Support
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Education, Gubernatorial Nominee, JAMES WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 6-30-2017.
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4/9/2014 S The recommendation of the committee(s) on EDU is to ADVISE AND CONSENT to the nomination(s). The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Tokuda, Kidani, Gabbard, Slom; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Ruderman.
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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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4/8/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Galuteria, Hee). Transmitted to House.
4/8/2014 H Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 535) in amended form (SD 1).
4/10/2014 H House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/11/2014 S Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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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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4/8/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Slom). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/8/2014 H Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 624) in amended form (SD 2).
4/10/2014 H House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/11/2014 S Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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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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4/8/2014 H Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Fukumoto, Johanson voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Hanohano voting no (1) and Representative(s) Belatti, Kobayashi, Nishimoto excused (3). Transmitted to Senate.
4/10/2014 S Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 640).
4/10/2014 S Senate disagrees with House amendments.
4/10/2014 H Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 670).
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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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4/8/2014 H Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Fale, Fukumoto, Hanohano, Thielen voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cachola excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
4/10/2014 S Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 610).
4/10/2014 S Senate disagrees with House amendments.
4/10/2014 H Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 670).
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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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4/8/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 2 (Senator(s) L. Thielen, Slom). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/8/2014 H Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 534) in amended form (SD 2).
4/10/2014 H House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/11/2014 S Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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HE'E Position: Support
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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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4/8/2014 H Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Oshiro excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
4/10/2014 S Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 570).
4/10/2014 S Senate disagrees with House amendments.
4/10/2014 H Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 670).
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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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4/8/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Slom). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/8/2014 H Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 550) in amended form (SD 2).
4/10/2014 H House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/11/2014 S Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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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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4/8/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Ihara, L. Thielen . Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Slom). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/8/2014 H Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 622) in amended form (SD 2).
4/10/2014 H House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/11/2014 S Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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HE'E Position: Support
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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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4/8/2014 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Galuteria, Hee). Transmitted to House.
4/8/2014 H Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 601) in amended form (SD 1).
4/10/2014 H House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/11/2014 S Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 676).
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HE'E Position: Support HIDOE's Supplemental Budget Request
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RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Description: To adjust and request appropriations for Fiscal Biennium 2013-15 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs.
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4/1/2014 H House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/2/2014 S Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 408).
4/11/2014 S Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 677).
4/11/2014 H House conferees appointed: Luke Chair; Cullen, Hashem, Ing, Jordan, Kobayashi, Lowen, Morikawa, Nishimoto, Onishi, Takayama, Tokioka, Woodson, Yamashita, Fukumoto, Johanson, Ward.
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HE'E meeting notes posted on http://www.heecoalition.org/resources/hee-meeting-notes/
HE'E email archives on http://www.heecoalition.org/resources/hee-email-newsletter-archive
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