Testimony presented by the University of Hawai‘i to the Hawai‘i State Senate.
SB 346 increases the pesticide licensing fee and requires annual renewal of the license. Amends authorized uses for moneys in the pesticide use revolving fund. Requires memorandum of understanding between the department of agriculture and the University of Hawai‘i college…
SB 138 makes certain sections of the State Code of Ethics inapplicable to technology transfer activities sponsored by University of Hawai‘i if the activities comply with the regulatory framework and research compliance program approved by the Board of Regents. Requires…
SB 137 SD2 HD1 establishes the Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Program to expressly give the University of Hawai‘i the legal authority to create, finance, and participate in new economic enterprises and expand workforce opportunities based on inventions and discoveries generated…
SB 907 deletes "every fifth year reporting" requirement by the greenhouse gas emissions reduction task force to the Legislature and changes who is authorized to appoint the panel to conduct the evaluation of the energy systems development special fund projects.…
SB 419 SD2 HD1 requires compliance with the Military Selective Service Act to be eligible for enrollment in a state-supported post-secondary institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for state or county employment or service.…
SB 1315 requires all health benefits plans to include coverage for Native Hawaiian culture-based activities, including but not limited to canoe paddling, hula, and lua, that have empirically shown to be effective in the management of weight, cardiovascular health, diabetes,…
SB 1161 prohibits the University of Hawai‘i board of regents from increasing tuition fees until 2027. Requires the university to report to the legislature regarding tuition increases and the university's repair and maintenance costs. Date: February 14, 2017 at 1:15…
SB 348 creates a public service loan forgiveness program and revolving fund in the University of Hawai‘i. Establishes eligibility and repayment requirements for individuals who complete an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree program within the University of Hawai‘i system and…
SB 1162 SD2 establishes the University of Hawai‘i Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at any campus of the University of Hawai‘i system or any community college campus. Appropriates funds to…
SB 1127 appropriates funds to UH for positions to implement capital improvement projects. Date: February 14, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. Committee: Senate Committee on Higher Education Testifier: Jan Gouveia, Vice President for Administration, University of Hawai‘i System Testimony (PDF)
