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HI SB457

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Russell Ruderman

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 to establish a Hawaii Community College distance learning center in the Puna district to increase access to post-secondary education.

  • Allocates appropriated funds for four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) positions, a feasibility study for planning and construction, and operating expenses including utilities, supplies, and equipment.

  • Requires the University of Hawaii to submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2020 regular session covering the center's status, budget needs, challenges, and any proposed legislation.

  • Directs the University of Hawaii to expend the appropriated funds for the purposes of establishing and operating the distance learning center.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2052.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Puna Distance Learning Center.

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) Belatti, Yamane excused (2).

3/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Finance3/20/2019
Lower and Higher Education3/7/2019
Ways and Means2/5/2019
Higher Education1/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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