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HI SB1248

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gilbert Kahele

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to accept revenues from fees for services, training, and sale of language-related materials, not just sales of Hawaiian language materials.

  • Allows the Hawaiian Language College, Hawaiian Language Support Center, and Indigenous Outreach Program to deposit generated funds into the revolving fund to support college operations, services, and outreach programs.

  • Modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 304A-2270 to broaden the types of revenue sources that can be deposited into the fund for supporting the Hawaiian Language College.

  • Recognizes the college's role in establishing the first master's program, doctoral program, teacher education program, and preschool through grade twelve laboratory school in Hawaiian language or any Native American language.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Hawaiian Language College; Revolving Fund

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).

3/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/20/2015
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs3/12/2015
Ways and Means2/20/2015
Hawaiian Affairs1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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