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HI SB1383

Bill

Status

Passed

6/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Nishihara

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits the Hawaii 3R's School Repair and Maintenance Fund to receive moneys transferred from the School-level Minor Repairs and Maintenance Special Fund under section 302A-1504.5.

  • Amends section 302A-1502.4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish this new funding source for Hawaii 3R's, which has saved the State an estimated $36,700,000 since 2001.

  • Acknowledges Hawaii 3R's partnership with the Joint Venture Education Forum, which leverages state grant funds with federal funds, private donations, and volunteer labor to complete school repair and maintenance projects statewide.

  • Recognizes that over 2,500 volunteers have contributed over 10,000 hours of labor to Hawaii 3R's projects, with administrative costs kept below 10 percent of overall expenses.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Schools; Hawaii 3R's

Last Action

(S) Act 150, 6/21/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1253).

6/22/2011

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/10/2011
Education1/26/2011

Full Bill Text

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