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HI HB1076

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Har

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the University of Hawaii and community colleges to waive tuition for spouses and children of totally disabled veterans.

  • Authorizes tuition waivers for spouses and children of eligible veterans or national guard members who were killed in action while engaged in active federal military or naval service.

  • Defines "eligible veteran or national guard member" as a Hawaii domiciliary who served in active or reserve military forces, or national guard called to active duty, in wars or conflicts on foreign soil or in supporting roles.

  • Specifies that surviving spouses lose tuition waiver eligibility upon remarriage.

  • Permits the University of Hawaii to adopt administrative rules to implement the tuition waiver program.

Legislative Description

UH Tuition Waivers; Military; Spouses and Children

Last Action

Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.

12/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Higher Education2/12/2015
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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