HI HB2640 | 2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-13 - The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Pending: House Higher Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Makes scholarships under the Hawaii promise program available to any qualified student enrolled at the University of Hawaii, regardless of whether the student is enrolled at a community college. Establishes a trust fund for the program. Increases individual income taxes for the highest income earners to provide funding for the program.

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Title

Relating To The Hawaii Promise Program.

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-02-13HouseThe committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2018-02-06HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HED on Tuesday, 02-13-18 2:10PM in House conference room 309.
2018-01-29HouseReferred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 9
2018-01-24HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.

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