Triple Referral Lateral

From Rep Beth Fukumoto Chang, March 18, 2016

On Thursday (3/17), the Legislature reached the second triple referral filing deadline for the next phase of Session. All bills referred to three or more committees had to be passed through their first committee yesterday, so they can be in their second to last committee by today. House/Senate bills that passed first crossover are currently being considered in the non-originating chamber.

Budget Fact Sheet

Click here to read our fact sheet on the House's fiscal year 2016-2017 supplemental budget proposal.

FY 2016-2017 Budget Proposal

Cub Scout Pack 126

I had the opportunity to talk to Cub Scout Pack 126 from Kapolei and Ewa Beach. Our own House Minority Research Office Manager Candace Kelsey’s grandson is part of the Pack and invited me to speak to the group about the legislature and current issues in the community. The Pack visited the legislature to complete their “Building a Better World” requirement.

Local Educators Honored

Hanalani Upper Schools Principal Winston Sakurai was honored on the House Floor by the Hawaii House of Representatives on Thursday. Principal Sakurai was named the 2016 National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Hawaii Principal of the Year.

Mililani Middle School Teacher Lynn Yoshioka was honored on the House Floor by the Hawaii House of Representatives on Friday. Ms. Yoshioka was named the 2016 Central District Teacher of the Year.

For last week's update, click here.