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HI HB1741

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Roy Takumi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds from general revenues of the State of Hawaii for fiscal year 2016-2017 to support the Read to Me International Foundation's promotion of reading aloud to children.

  • Read to Me International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated in March 1996 that promotes reading aloud through presentations, workshops, reading sessions, biennial conferences, and support for parents in transitional and affordable housing.

  • Funds shall be expended by the Department of Education to advance public education through the Foundation's reading promotion activities.

  • The Act takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Education; Read to Me International Foundation; Appropriation ($)

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 Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).

2/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2016
Education1/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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