HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem, Chair |
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Rep. Cory M. Chun, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Sonny Ganaden |
Rep. Mahina Poepoe |
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Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. May Besario Mizuno |
Rep. Kanani Souza |
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Rep. Dee Morikawa |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 |
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9:30am |
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PLACE: |
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 430 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
HEARING
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. Provides a process for school placement for a child whose parent or guardian has transferred or is pending transfer from another state to a military installation in Hawaii while on active military duty pursuant to an official military order.
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CMV, EDN |
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RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS. Proposed HD1: Prohibits persons from receiving compensation for advising or assisting with veterans benefits Note: This proposed draft differs from the version as received by the committee, and contains amendments that, while significant, do not change the bill's intended purpose. The proposed draft is being provided so the public may testify on its contents.
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CMV, CPC |
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RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS. Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender re-entry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds exceeding the ceiling.
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CMV, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on January 31, 2024. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. Establishes the Correction Facilities Authority to be responsible for all public corrections development, planning, and construction related to capital improvement projects. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer state lands in Kailua-Kona to the Correction Facilities Authority for public corrections development. Requires the Correction Facilities Authority to apply for a loan or grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program.
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CMV, JHA, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Mark J. Hashem Chair |