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Following a critical January 2003 Hawaii State Audit, “New Century Charter School Allocation Project — FY02-03”, the state Legislature introduced dozens of charter school bills in an attempt to fix Hawaii’s existing flawed law.

Only two bills, SB 1700 and HB 1091, survived the first round of the legislative session.

However, according to an informal analysis by a U.S. Department of Education charter school official, the proposed legislation does not improve the current law, and may open Hawaii to lawsuits and further legal and education woes.

The stated intent of SB 1700 is to create a new charter school funding mechanism, but on a closer look, the bill appears to be a legislative attempt to create a separate charter school district, and as a result, establish another full-blown bureaucracy that include a 9-member board. That board, according to the bills, would act as fiscal agent for all charter schools.

The Senate Education Committee report, SB 1700 Senate Draft 1 SSCR503, makes the following amendments:

*Deletes per pupil amounts in statute;

*Bases charter school request on projected enrollment using average per pupil costs reported in the DOE annual consolidated financial report;

*Includes all categories of funding, basing special ed funding on a per pupil weighted count formula;

*Establishes a 9-member board and Executive Director to consult with the Board;

”Problems with these amendments include:”

*Funding for new charters appears to be narrower than for conversion schools;

*Does the new charter school commission have status as a Local Education Agency? If not, how will the Department of Education, which has ultimate responsibility, hold them accountable?

*The bills place the new State Association of Charter Schools into statute, creating a monopoly and giving preference to one organization that does not represent all charter school interests;

*State Association of Charter Schools would duplicate budgetary responsibilities of the Department of Education;

*The bills repeal current language that states “federal financial support for New Century Charter Schools shall not be less than other public schools;”

*Basing special education funding on a weighted formula would require a careful distinction between state and federal funding, which must be distributed on a straight per capita basis;

*The bills repeal language requiring technical assistance to schools, but how then will the state meet the requirements for technical assistance under No Child Left Behind?

*The legislation allows charter schools to send special education students back to the state, thwarting current IDEA federal law that requires a collaborative effort and IEP team decision to determine placement of a child;

”The state auditor listed 3 main concerns with the existing charter school law that must be addressed by the Legislature:”

*A retroactive provision in Act 262 may require an additional appropriation to the 2001-2002 school year;

*The current law created two methods of allocation — one for new charters and one for conversion charters;

*Involves the state auditor in the allocation process, blurring an executive branch function into the roles and duties of the legislative branch.

Solutions to Hawaii’s charter school problem also include the removal of caps on the number of charter schools allowed, removal of collective bargaining from charter schools, creating multiple authorizers for charter schools, giving authority to the Superintendent, developing measurable goals and allowing for annual public review, legislating equal funding formula for all students, removing Board of Education members from New Century Charter Review Panel and allowing each charter school to become an LEA.

SB 1700 not only does not address these issues, it sets the effective date at 2054 — a typo indeed, but critics of the Legislature and state education system say the date may represent a foreshadowing given the long standing inability of the Legislature to get good law written.

”’Laura Brown is the education reporter for HawaiiReporter.com and can be reached via email at”’ mailto:LauraBrown@hawaii.rr.com

Well, the 2003 session of the state Legislature just completed its first quarter and already it is beginning to shape up as another disaster, a disaster for state finances.

In an attempt to “stimulate” the economy, lawmakers have decided to serve up a bountiful helping of tax measures which literally give away the state treasury. And this year the magic pill comes in the form of more tax credits. Just to give you an idea of the magnitude, here are some of the tax credit measures still under consideration. First of all the construction industry and developers are busy pushing their agenda to extend, if not expand, tax credits for their industry. SB 868 would extend the 4 percent tax credit for residential construction for another two years out to 2005. This tax credit was supposed to have sunset last June 30th but was extended to June 30th of this year. SB 1174 and HB 1400 would also extend the hotel renovation tax credit with the Senate bill pushing the sunset date out two more years and the House bill giving the credit another five years of life. The House bill would also change the credit from a nonrefundable credit to a refundable credit.

Then there is the super duper construction stimulus bill, HB 1394, that would grant a credit equal to 4 percent of the costs of qualified commercial construction for projects costing $10 million and under and a credit equal to 10 percent of the qualified construction costs if the project is over $10 million. Not only that, but all of the project’s costs would be exempt from the general excise tax, the use tax and public service company tax. And if the project has facilities providing accommodations, the rental of those accommodations would not have to pay the 7.25 percent TAT until Jan. 1, 2011. The credit would apply to almost any type of construction other than residential.

Thus, since there would be no 4 percent general excise tax on the project’s costs, the tax credit proposed in this bill would be pure gravy for the developer. It would amount to a subsidy paid for by all other taxpayers in Hawaii.

And if you think those proposals go overboard, just consider all the project specific bills that beg for tax credits. At the top of that list are SB 1291 and HB 1138 sponsored by the state administration and SB 377 and HB 1279 sponsored by lawmakers which resurrect the $75 million in tax credits for building a world class aquarium and mammal training center at the Ko Olina Resort and Marina. Touted on the basis that it will create 11,000 temporary jobs and 2,000 permanent jobs, the bill has become the political punch of the day. Politicians are afraid to oppose it because it supposedly will help train the people on the leeward side of Oahu who are “economically depressed.”

How can one oppose such assistance to the poor and downtrodden? But has anyone asked the people of the Waianae coast if this is the kind of job and job training they want? And where is there any commitment other than a smooth talking medicine man that promises those thousands of jobs? There is no qualification in the bill that requires that the beneficiary of the tax credit has to provide those jobs or that job training. The only thing the taxpayer has to do is to build this world class aquarium and mammal training facility and, oh yes, did someone notice that the credit is granted for qualified costs in the development of facilities for “attractions and educational purposes?” That latter qualification could slip DisneyWorld or SeaWorld under the tent of qualification.

When it is pointed out that this bill would help one specific landowner, the response is that this is not the first time the state has help large landowners and in fact the state helped the redevelopment of Kakaako where Kamehameha Schools and the Ward Estate owned nearly all of that land. What the defenders of that position fail to note is that the state didn’t give away tax credits. The state set up an authority and oversaw the orderly development of those areas, and, yes, provided public funding through an appropriation process that underwent close scrutiny. To compare Kakaako to Ko Olina is like comparing the proverbial apples and oranges.

And if Ko Olina isn’t enough, it has spawned a bunch of “ME TOO!” proposals. One would grant up to $25 million in tax credits for building a law enforcement, emergency medical, and public safety training facility at Kalaeloa (Barber’s Point). Still another proposes up to $50 million in tax credits for the building of a motor sports recreational, education, and public safety training facility also out at Kalaeloa.

So do you think this a good use of your tax dollar? Ka-ching, there it goes in another tax credit!

”’Lowell L. Kalapa is the president of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, a private, non-profit educational organization. For more information, please call 536-4587 or log on to”’ https://www.tfhawaii.org

The second annual Amazing Woman Amazing World Day 2003 event, to be held in cities around the world March 8, will be celebrated in Honolulu at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider.

Women from all walks of life, from business professionals, business owners, students and other young people, will join with millions of others throughout the world in hundreds of events that encourage self-honor, express a shared concern for the well-being of others, and create a foundation for inspired action.

Local Producer for the Honolulu event, Deborah Cole Micek, CEO, Business Results Coach and co-founder of RPM Success Group Inc.

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”Shoots (News, Views and Quotes)”

– Going to College Endowments: How Colleges Violate Donor Intent

By Martin Morse

Wooster Foundation Watch, Capital Research Center

Donors should be especially wary when giving to universities. Don’t assume that college administrators will use your donations for the purposes you intend. Capital Research Center Visiting Fellow Martin Wooster offers these tips for making gifts to academia: make your wishes as explicit as possible and consider putting term-limits on your gifts to prevent misuse after you pass away.

Contact: Capital Research Center, 1513 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036, 202/483-6900, fax 202/483-6902, email crc@capitalresearch.org, https://www.capitalresearch.org.

– Consumers and Markets Suffer When Lawyers Regulate Insurance

By Peter Bisbecos, Victoria E. Fimea, David F. Snyder and Kenneth A. Stoller

Legal Backgrounder, Washington Legal Foundation

The class action litigation procedures are designed to serve a socially beneficial purpose, in situations where meaningful legal recourse is not otherwise available. Contrary to this principle, certification of plaintiff classes is increasingly being sought with respect to the business practices of insurers. These lawsuits seek to undermine the ability of state insurance commissioners to follow a balanced and effective regulatory regime. As a result, both consumers and markets are harmed, and the solvency of insurers may even be threatened by exorbitant class action verdicts in so-called “bet the company” cases. This paper considers cases in Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio and Washington where litigants have attempted to use the class action procedures to circumvent the authority of insurance commissioners. The authors suggest that regulating insurance is best left to state insurance commissioners, not juries or litigators and conclude that all administrative remedies must be exhausted before actions may be brought.

CONTACT:Washington Legal Foundation, 2209 Massachusetts Ave., NW,Washington, DC 20036, 202/588-0302, fax 202/588-0386, email root@wlf.org, https://www.wlf.org.

– Economic and Political Thought

Biases of the Intellectual Classes

By Steven Yates

Ludwig von Mises Institute

Intellectual honesty means, at the very least, acknowledging the facts that are before one’s eyes: facts about the superiority of a civilization built around the concepts of individual freedom and responsibility, free enterprise, private property rights, and so on, to one built around central planning schemes that have yet to deliver anything except poverty, slavery and misery. When intellectuals teach the children of nonintellectuals to hate their own civilization and regard its achievements as acts of villainy, they only invite waves of understandable anti-intellectual reaction. CONTACT: Ludwig von Mises Institute, 518 West Magnolia Ave., Auburn, AL 36832, 334/321-2100, fax 334.321.2119, mail@mises.org, https://www.mises.org.

Above articles are quoted from The Heritage Foundation, The Insider November/December 2002, www.heritage.org.

”Roots (Food for Thought)”

– The President’s FY2004 Budget in Perspective

It is important to put the current budget proposal into historical context. To do so, it is necessary to translate current spending and revenue proposals into real terms either by adjusting for inflation or by expressing the proposal in terms of the broader economy. Looking merely at the budget in nominal terms that do not account for inflation or economic growth is misleading and inaccurate. The table below contains information about the current budget in the context of the post-World War II era and the past three administrations. Highlights include:

The President’s budget proposes spending $390.4 billion on defense related activities in FY 2004. This amounts to 17.5 percent of all spending and 3.5 percent of GDP. -This level is roughly the same as defense spending was in 1996, which amounted to 17.0 percent of all federal spending and 3.5 percent of GDP.

-Defense spending in 1987, the height of the Reagan build up, was 28.1 percent of all federal spending and 6.1 percent of GDP.

The President’s budget proposes a fiscal year 2004 budget deficit of $307.4 billion, which is 13.8 percent of all spending and 2.8 percent of GDP. -This level is roughly the same as the deficit was in 1994, which amounted to 13.9 percent of all spending and 2.9 percent of GDP.

-Deficit spending in 1983, the highest point during the Reagan administration, was 25.7 percent of all spending and 6.0 percent of GDP.

Comparison of Bush Budget (FY’04) with Past Budget Averages

FY’04 Proposal

Post-WWII Average (FY’46 – FY’02)

Clinton Budgets (FY’94 – FY’01)

G.H.W. Bush Budgets (FY’90 – FY’93)

Reagan Budgets (FY’82 – FY’89) Total Receipts as percent of GDP 17.0% 17.9% 19.4% 17.7% 18.0% Total outlays as percent of GDP 19.7% 19.5% 19.6% 22.0% 22.3% Deficit (-)/Surplus as percent of GDP -2.7% -1.6% -0.1% -4.3% -4.3% Annual growth in total receipts (average % change from previous fiscal year, FY96 $) 2.7% 2.9% 4.9% 0.5% 2.5% Annual growth in total outlays (average % change from previous fiscal year, FY96 $) 2.2% 2.3% 1.5% 1.9% 2.7% Defense spending as a percent of total outlays 17.5% 35.5% 17.1% 21.7% 26.7% Non-defense discretionary spending as a percent of total outlays 19.2% 19.4%* 17.6% 16.6% 17.1% Net interest costs as percent of total outlays 7.9% 10.5%* 13.9% 14.5% 13.2% Other mandatory spending as a percent of total outlays 55.4% 41.6%* 51.4% 46.2% 42.9% Debt held by public at end of fiscal year as percent of GDP 36.9% 44.0% 43.0% 46.3% 36.7% Gross Debt at end of fiscal year as percent of GDP 64.8% 56.2% 63.4% 61.8% 45.4%

* includes only data back to 1962 since the distinction between discretionary and mandatory began only in that year.

Above article is quoted from the Tax Foundation https://www.taxfoundation.org 2/4/2003

”Evergreen (Today’s Quote)”

“To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To express feelings is to risk exposing your true self. To place your ideas, your dreams before the crowd is to risk their loss. To love is to risk not being loved in return. To live is to risk dying. To hope is to risk despair.

But risk must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow. But he simply cannot learn, feel, change, grow, love and live. Chained by his certitudes, he is a slave, he has forfeited freedom. Only a person who risks is free!” — Author Unknown

”’See Web site”’ https://www.grassrootinstitute.org ”’for further information. Join its efforts at “Nurturing the rights and responsibilities of the individual in a civil society. …” or email or call Grassroot of Hawaii Institute President Richard O. Rowland at mailto:grassroot@hawaii.rr.com or (808) 487-4959.”’

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”Let Down – Why Are Promises Broken?”

Q: Dear Dr. Gelb:

A while ago someone who I thought was good for their word promised me a favor. In time it became obvious that this person was doing little about my request, pacifying me with excuses. In the end, nothing was done. I feel so let down. Is there anyone in this world to trust? Even our governor — I believed much of what she said in her campaign, even though she is a politician. Now I think I might as well expect her to not make good on her word. It’s not easy to stay optimistic after this type of disappointment.

Disappointed

A: Dr. Gelb says . . .

Dear Disappointed:

Yes, it is disappointing to be promised a favor that then falls by the wayside. People often excuse such broken promises by rationalizing, “Well they had good intentions.” This reminds me of the saying, “The streets of hell are paved with good intentions.” It seems unfair to be promised something that has no follow-through. Personally, I strive for independence and take promises from others with a grain of salt.

There is another saying that is worth its weight in gold, “I take promises with a grain of salt, relying on self to achieve my goal.” However, I do not allow this to interfere with my affection and love for others. Another rule of thumb I rely on — after someone betrays one’s trust three times, then, like any ball game consider them “out.” Also, the truism, “There are many fish in the ocean” can be helpful. At times it may be necessary to seek a different fish to help achieve a goal. Some people relate to following concept — “Promises are made to be broken and if promises were horses, beggars would ride.” Good luck in your venture. I’m sorry you were let down.

”Kid’s Play – Is it Safe?”

Q: Dear Dr. Gelb:

On Saturday I was walking on the sidewalk opposite the beautiful Ala Wai. As I passed a section of the sidewalk that was also a driveway, four kids, about 7 years old, were playing with 3-foot-long sticks like they were fencing each other. One of the kids was lying in the driveway, acting wounded or maybe even dead. I had to dodge out of the way to avoid being poked by a stick. I grew up as an only child and never played with friends much, but I think these kids on Saturday were just playing at pretending but it seemed dangerous.

Almost Hit

A: Dr. Gelb says . . .

Dear Almost:

I understand your question, especially since you were raised as an only child and it sounds like you had few friends to pretend and played with. Siblings and playmates love to pretend, play and act out situations that they observe in their environment and stories that they read in school about heroes and villains. So they pair off and one child is the villain and the other one is the hero. I believe there is a saying that it is fun to play Cowboys and Indians. Somebody gets to be a cowboy and somebody an Indian. In these battles, someone usually gets hurt. So one child pretends that he or she is dead or hurt.

This is not unlike training sessions in the fire or police department, which involve re-enactments and practice rescue missions. Here pretend injured people tend to be lying all over the street with bandages and pretend blood. This drama is created in order to condition emergency responses.

I believe that in those instances where children pretend and “act like” what is occurring is a growing and maturing process. It is a harmless way to learn about life, and whether we like it or not, weaponry for defense is a part of life. Without these simple teachings we could fall prey to the masterminds and bullies of our society. We are not a passive, submissive people. Americans have learned to grow strong and independent and to not be afraid to face the enemy or to recognize fowl from foe.

So, next time you see children playing and pretending, enjoy the drama because in the future it may save your life or theirs.

”’Suzanne J. Gelb, Ph.D., J.D. authors this daily column, Dr. Gelb Says, which answers questions about daily living and behavior issues. Dr. Gelb is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Honolulu. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Human Services. Dr. Gelb is also a published author of a book on Overcoming Addictions and a book on Relationships.”’

”’This column is intended for entertainment use only and is not intended for the purpose of psychological diagnosis, treatment or personalized advice. For more about the column’s purpose, see”’ “An Online Intro to Dr. Gelb Says”

”’Email your questions to mailto:DrGelbSays@hawaiireporter.com More information on Dr. Gelb’s services and related resources available at”’ https://www.DrGelbSays.com

The following hearing notices, which are subject to change, were sorted and taken from the Hawaii State Capitol Web site. Please check that site for updates and/or changes to the schedule at

“Hawaii State Legislature Sidebar”

Go there and click on the Hearing Date to view the Hearing Notice.

Hearings notices for both House and Senate measures in all committees:

Hearing

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB293 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS PROPERTY REGIMES. CPH

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB373 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. CPH

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB394 RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIMES. CPH

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB641 SD1 RELATING TO CONTRACTORS. CPH

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB828 SD1 RELATING TO TIME SHARING PLANS. CPH

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB896 RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. CPH

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1306 RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES. CPH

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1468 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS. CPH

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB78 SD1 RELATING TO ELDER ABUSE. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB378 RELATING TO ACCRETED LANDS. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB624 RELATING TO INFORMED CONSENT. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB658 RELATING TO EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SEX ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN EMERGENCY ROOMS. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB697 RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB697 RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB881 RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB946 RELATING TO CAREGIVER CONSENT. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1132 RELATING TO FAMILY COURTS. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1234 SD1 RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1360 SD1 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1449 RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1469 RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING SESSIONS. JHW

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB14 SD1 RELATING TO REHIRING RETIRED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB24 SD1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB65 SD1 RELATING TO AGRIBUSINESS INCUBATORS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB94 SD1 RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB209 SD2 RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB312 SD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HEALTH FUND. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB354 SD1 RELATING TO ENERGY. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB377 RELATING TO TAXATION. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB402 SD1 RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB457 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER AND YOUTH DAY CARE CENTER PILOT PROJECT. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB477 RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS COMMISSION ACT. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB506 RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB516 SD1 RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY PIERS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB576 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB614 SD1 RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB632 SD1 RELATING TO TAXATION APPEALS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB638 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB661 SD1 RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB695 SD1 RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB726 RELATING TO THE SPECIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB745 SD1 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB748 SD1 RELATING TO NURSING EDUCATION. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB762 SD1 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB765 SD1 RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FOR PRINCIPALS AND VICE PRINCIPALS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB797 SD1 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB859 SD1 RELATING TO BRIDGE TO HOPE. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB877 SD1 RELATING TO CORRECTIONS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB895 SD1 RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB936 SD1 RELATING TO HAWAII VICTIMS’ UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ACT. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1088 SD1 RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1149 RELATING TO ELECTIONS BY MAIL. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1239 SD1 RELATING TO ENERGY. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1243 SD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FOR THE UNINSURED. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1309 SD1 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1399 SD1 RELATING TO A LONG-TERM CARE TAX CREDIT. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1425 SD1 RELATING TO BUSINESS MENTORING OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1437 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1661 SD1 RELATING TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF HAWAII. WAM

2/24/03 9:00 AM SB1700 SD1 RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. WAM

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 10:00 AM HB316 HD1 RELATING TO UNIVERSITY PROJECTS AND PURPOSES. FIN

2/24/03 10:00 AM HB339 HD1 RELATING TO A COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM TAX CREDIT. FIN

2/24/03 10:00 AM HB422 HD1 RELATING TO A CENTER FOR NURSING. FIN

2/24/03 10:00 AM HB433 RELATING TO STATE BONDS. FIN

2/24/03 10:00 AM HB1111 HD1 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES. FIN

2/24/03 10:00 AM SB368 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROPERTY DAMAGE. JHW

2/24/03 10:00 AM SB390 RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT. JHW

2/24/03 10:00 AM SB479 RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. JHW

2/24/03 10:00 AM SB616 RELATING TO HATE CRIMES. JHW

2/24/03 10:00 AM SB617 RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES. JHW

2/24/03 10:00 AM SB630 RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CONVICTED DEFENDANTS. JHW

2/24/03 10:00 AM SB1107 RELATING TO CHAPTER 711, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES. JHW

2/24/03 10:00 AM SB1108 PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION. JHW

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 10:30 AM HB127 HD1 RELATING TO GENERAL ASSISTANCE. FIN

2/24/03 10:30 AM HB129 HD1 RELATING TO BRIDGE TO HOPE. FIN

2/24/03 10:30 AM HB668 RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES. FIN

2/24/03 10:30 AM HB735 HD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES. FIN

2/24/03 10:30 AM HB1272 HD2 RELATING TO ADVOCACY FOR HUMAN SERVICES. FIN

2/24/03 10:30 AM HB1342 HD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR YOUTH SERVICES. FIN

2/24/03 10:30 AM HB1429 HD1 RELATING TO A COMMISSION ON FATHERHOOD. FIN

2/24/03 10:30 AM HB1430 HD1 RELATING TO COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH. FIN

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 12:00 PM HB314 HD1 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR SCHOOL SECURITY GUARDS. FIN

2/24/03 12:00 PM HB620 HD1 RELATING TO THE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS. FIN

2/24/03 12:00 PM HB638 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. FIN

2/24/03 12:00 PM HB1506 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR ISPED CLERK TYPISTS. FIN

2/24/03 12:00 PM HB1548 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS. FIN

2/24/03 12:00 PM HB1638 RELATING TO EDUCATION. FIN

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 1:00 PM HB18 RELATING TO PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFIT MANAGEMENT COMPANIES. FIN

2/24/03 1:00 PM HB507 HD2 RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. FIN

2/24/03 1:00 PM HB1013 HD2 RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT. FIN

2/24/03 1:00 PM HB1164 HD1 RELATING TO INSURANCE. FIN

2/24/03 1:00 PM HB1165 HD2 RELATING TO BUSINESS REGISTRATION. FIN

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 1:15 PM SB396 RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. EDU

2/24/03 1:15 PM SB1237 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU

2/24/03 1:15 PM SB1248 RELATING TO SCHOOL/COMMUNITY-BASED MANAGEMENT. EDU

2/24/03 1:15 PM SB1326 RELATING TO EDUCATION. EDU

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 1:30 PM HB123 HD1 RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY. CPC

2/24/03 1:30 PM HB604 RELATING TO LAND USE. CPC

2/24/03 1:30 PM HB730 RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. CPC

2/24/03 1:30 PM HB731 HD1 RELATING TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION. CPC

2/24/03 1:30 PM HB1438 HD1 RELATING TO HOME LOAN PROTECTION. CPC

2/24/03 1:30 PM HB1470 RELATING TO TIME SHARING. CPC

2/24/03 1:30 PM GM101 Submitting for consideration and confirmation as Director of the Department of Human Resources Development, Gubernatorial Nominee KATHLEEN WATANABE, for a term to expire 12-04-06. LBR

2/24/03 1:30 PM SB1 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT. LBR

2/24/03 1:30 PM SB665 RELATING TO PREPAID HEALTH CARE PLAN. LBR

2/24/03 1:30 PM SB1070 RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PERMANENT IMPAIRMENT. LBR

2/24/03 1:30 PM SB1281 RELATING TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. WLA

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB555 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. FIN

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB1041 RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS. FIN

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB1042 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. FIN

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB1043 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. FIN

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB1044 RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. FIN

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB1045 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. FIN

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB1046 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. FIN

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB1047 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. FIN

2/24/03 1:45 PM HB1048 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COST ITEMS. FIN

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 2:45 PM None Informational Briefing HMS

2/24/03 2:45 PM SB32 RELATING TO PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY. TMG

2/24/03 2:45 PM SB299 RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT. TMG

2/24/03 2:45 PM SB527 RELATING TO LAND USE. TMG

2/24/03 2:45 PM SB713 RELATING TO CLOSURE OF MUNICIPAL FACILITIES. TMG

2/24/03 2:45 PM SB807 RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS. TMG

2/24/03 2:45 PM SB920 SD1 RELATING TO WATER. TMG

2/24/03 2:45 PM SB1194 RELATING TO FINANCIAL INTEREST DISCLOSURES. TMG

”Date Time Bill Number Measure Title Committee”

2/24/03 3:00 PM None Informational Briefing EDU/EDN

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