HI HB2255 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-1)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-21 - The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Pending: House Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Expands the Hawaii community college promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students at any fouryear University of Hawaii campus who meet certain eligibility criteria. Appropriates funds for the program. Takes effect on 7/1/2050. (HD1)

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Title

Relating To The University Of Hawaii Promise Program.

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Roll Calls

2020-02-07 - House - House Lower and Higher Education: Passed, With Amendments (Y: 9 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-21HouseThe committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2020-02-19HouseBill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-21-20 11:00AM in House conference room 308.
2020-02-13HousePassed 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) Eli, Har excused (2).
2020-02-13HouseReported from LHE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 441-20) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2020-02-07HouseThe committees on LHE recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, Hashem, Johanson, D. Kobayashi, Morikawa, Ohno, Tarnas, Tokioka, Okimoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan, DeCoite.
2020-02-05HouseBill scheduled to be heard by LHE on Friday, 02-07-20 2:20PM in House conference room 309.
2020-01-27HouseReferred to LHE, FIN, referral sheet 5
2020-01-23HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
2020-01-21HousePending introduction.

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