THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2002

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Senator Norman Sakamoto, Chair

Senator Avery B. Chumbley, Vice Chair

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Brian Kanno, Chair

Senator David Matsuura, Vice Chair

NOTICE OF JOINT HEARING

 

DATE:

Thursday, March 14, 2002

TIME:

9:00 AM

PLACE:

Conference Room 229

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

 

NOTE TO TESTIFIERS: Since these bill were previously heard and deliberated by the House committees, testifiers need not resubmit similar testimonies, unless there are significant changes to their position.

HB 2848

HD1

(HSCR428-02)

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 12, AND ARTICLE X, SECTION 1, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TO ISSUE SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS AND USE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BONDS TO ASSIST NOT-FOR-PROFIT PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, SECONDARY SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES.

Proposes constitutional amendments to authorize the State to issue special purpose revenue bonds and use the proceeds from the bonds to assist not-for-profit private elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and universities.

EDU/JDC, WAM

HB 2231

(HSCR602-02)

RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.

Clarifies the confidential nature of Auditor's records in the education area. (Companion: SB 2038)

EDU/JDC, WAM

HB 1969

(HSCR598-02)

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Allows the board of education to employ attorneys without the attorney general's approval. (Similar to: SB 2206)

EDU/JDC, WAM

HB 2033

HD3

(HSCR635-02)

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the state constitution to abolish the state board of education and replace it with local district school boards of education, as provided by law; establish the superintendent selection commission; require the governor to appoint a state superintendent of education; require the superintendent to establish statewide educational policy; and require the internal organization of the statewide system of public education to be as provided by law. (Companion: SB 2102)

EDU/JDC, WAM

     

 

DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW, IF TIME PERMITS.

Persons wishing to testify should submit 45 copies of their testimony to the committee clerk, Room 213, State Capitol 24 hours prior to the hearing. Testimony may also be faxed if less than 5 pages in length, to the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms Office at 586-6659 or 1-800-586-6659 (toll free for neighbor islands), at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. When faxing, please indicate to whom the testimony is being submitted, the date and time of the hearing, and the required number of copies needed for submittal.

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the committee clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

Public Folder. A folder labeled "Public Folder" containing the measures and testimonies for the hearing will be available for shared use by members of the public.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6729.

 

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Senator Brian Kanno

Chair

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Senator Norman Sakamoto

Chair