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HI SCR125

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the University of Hawaii to develop an integrated plan for certificates, degrees, and pathways in facilities maintenance and construction management, in consultation with facilities offices, Department of Accounting and General Services, and industry representatives

  • Addresses Hawaii's $4 billion deferred maintenance backlog and shortage of qualified candidates for facility manager and maintenance worker positions paying over $50,000 annually

  • Requires coordination between two- and four-year programs with progressive professional development and alignment with public and private sector representatives

  • Directs facilities maintenance curriculum to teach technical knowledge and industry best practices for maintaining structures and subsystems in the built environment

  • Directs construction management curriculum to teach technical knowledge, professional judgment, project management, and financial management of construction projects, including internships with public and private entities

Legislative Description

Urging The University Of Hawaii, In Consultation With Its Facilities Offices, The Department Of Accounting And General Services, And Industry Representatives, To Develop An Integrated Plan To Provide Certificates, Degrees, And Associated Pathways In The Areas Of Facilities Maintenance And Construction Management.

University of Hawaii

Last Action

Referred to LHE/LAB, FIN, referral sheet 50

4/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Lower and Higher Education4/5/2019
Ways and Means3/27/2019
Higher Education3/12/2019

Full Bill Text

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