Bill Text: HI HB1639 | 2018 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To The University Of Hawaii.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-02-15 - 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) DeCoite, Ing, McDermott, Nakamura, Souki, Todd excused (6). [HB1639 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2018-HB1639-Amended.html
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The University of Hawaii is one of the most significant economic drivers in the State. In addition, it is Hawaii's leading engine for economic growth and diversification, stimulating the local economy with jobs, research, and skilled workers.
The legislature finds that supporting and enhancing industries on neighbor islands is a matter of statewide concern that falls under its purview pursuant to article X, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution.
Lahaina is a center for the culinary arts and tourism. Developing work and academic skills for students at this economically important location will support a workforce pipeline.
The purpose of this Act is to support the expansion of the University of Hawaii Maui College culinary arts program to Lahaina by:
(1) Appropriating funds for the planning and design of facilities for a culinary arts program under the University of Hawaii Maui College in Lahaina; and
(2) Requiring the University of Hawaii Maui College to collaborate with hotels, resorts, and landowners of nearby properties to develop a plan for the expansion of the University of Hawaii Maui College culinary arts program to Lahaina.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2018-2019 for the design of facilities and planning for the expansion of the University of Hawaii Maui College culinary arts program to Lahaina.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the University of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. The chancellor of the University of Hawaii Maui College shall meet with representatives from hotels and resorts in Lahaina and landowners of properties in and adjacent to Lahaina to develop a plan for the expansion of the University of Hawaii Maui College to Lahaina.
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4. The University of Hawaii Maui College
shall submit a report of its findings and plan to expand the culinary arts
program, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than
twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2019.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2112.
Report Title:
University of Hawaii; Maui College; Culinary Arts Program
Description:
Provides for the planning and design of the expansion of the University of Hawaii Maui College culinary arts program to Lahaina. Requires that the Chancellor work with hotels, resorts, and landowners of nearby properties to develop a plan. Makes an appropriation. (HB1639 HD1)
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