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HI HB843

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for 4.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for the University of Hawaii system-wide Pamantasan Council for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.

  • Authorized positions include instructional faculty, student personnel, and graduate assistantships to support Filipino students, faculty, and staff at the University of Hawaii.

  • Funds designated to support Philippine language courses (Ilokano and Tagalog), Philippine studies curriculum, student recruitment and retention activities, and community partnerships focused on the Filipino-American experience.

  • Established to address underrepresentation of Filipino students in the University of Hawaii system despite Filipinos representing 15-25% of Hawaii's population and being the second-largest ethnic group in the state.

  • Effective date July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

University of Hawaii; Appropriation; Hawaii Pamantasan Council ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1).

2/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance2/18/2015
Higher Education1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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