Maui High School held its Annual Awards Night on Tuesday, May 16 at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College Pāʻina Building. The event recognized student achievement through an array of scholarship and award presentations. Doctors Frank Baum and Colleen Inouye kicked off the program with the presentation of the Maui High School 2017 Valedictorian Awards. The scholarship is annually funded by the the Colleen F Inouye MD and Frank R Baum MD Foundation. This year’s graduating class fielded 30 valedictorians, the school’s highest number of seniors within a single class to earn this distinction. Valedictorian honors are granted to seniors who have achieved a 4.0 cumulative GPA or higher and who have also earned and met the requirements of one of the Honor Recognition Certificates as outlined by the Hawaiʻi Department of Education. The doctors awarded a total of $15,000 in scholarship funds. They also once again gifted each Saber valedictorian with a baseball cap from each of the awardees’ designated college or university. Senator Gil-Keith Agaran, an alumnus of Maui High School and Yale University, was in attendance to present the Yale Book Award to juniors Camryn Ban and Taylor Tagud. This recognition is awarded to students at the end of their junior year at public and private secondary schools who are noted for outstanding personal character and intellectual promise. The Maui High School Foundation Scholarship was also among the presentations. The Foundation granted $10,500 in scholarships to deserving seniors in the categories of General Scholarship, CTE Scholarship, and AVID Scholarship. Foundation board member Brian Moto notes the Foundation was able to award an additional $500 AVID Scholarship this year through the generosity of recently retired principal, Bruce Anderson. Anderson was also in attendance and presented the scholarship to recipient Shanlee Sumibcay who will be attending UH Maui College to study Dental Hygiene. For the first time, the awards program featured a college signing portion in which seniors who were presented with scholarships that night were also given a designated moment in the spotlight to formally sign a letter of intent to attend their selected colleges and universities. Principal Jamie Yap said, “this resembles an athletic signing, and the idea is not to let Athletic achievement overshadow Academics. You have to balance them.” According to Yap, the idea came from Maui High’s College and Career Counselor Tad Iwata. “We do it for our outstanding athletes, so why not do it for our outstanding scholars as well,” Yap said. A total of 68 soon to be college students participated in the signing session with friends and family looking on. Iwata, who was also the event coordinator, stated that “only a fraction of the scholarships earned by this year’s seniors were recognized in the program. We are very proud of our seniors who have acquired and reported over $15 million in merit or academic based scholarships so far. This is the largest sum of merit based scholarships reported by a senior class in my years at Maui High.” Iwata has been the College and Career Counselor at Maui High since 2007. At the conclusion of the event, Principal Yap announced Iwata’s upcoming departure from Maui High School that will take place at the end of the school year. “Mr. Iwata will surely be missed as he moves into a new direction to support his family.” Yap announced that Scott Tressidder, who is the grade-level counselor for this year’s senior class, will be filling the vacancy created by Iwata as our the school’s College and Career counselor. “Tad has had an influence in the growing number of college-going graduates across Maui,” says Maui High Parent-Community Facilitator Stacy Woodson. “He has been a great and valuable resource over the years not only to our students, but to any student from any school seeking college preparation or financial aid pointers. He has been a great collaborator with other high schools and organizations in developing and sharing college prep and college awareness strategies. He has developed relations with colleges from all over the nation and has been successful in recruiting many of their reps to our schools and College Fairs. Mostly he has helped a lot of students get into college despite financial barriers. We were very lucky to have him. He’s made a difference for a number of families during his time here.” Maui High’s 2017 Senior Class will be holding their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the War Memorial Stadium beginning at 5 p.m. #hawaiisenate #SenatorKeithAgaran #GilbertKeithAgaran #mauihighschool #UniversityofMaui

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi released the following statement upon receiving news that U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono will undergo treatment for kidney cancer: "On behalf of the Hawai‘i State Senate, our thoughts and prayers go out to Senator Hirono and her family at this difficult time. It is hoped that Senator Hirono's tremendous grit, determination, and indomitable spirit that has served the people of Hawai‘i so well, will be galvanized by our support and well wishes." # # # #maziehirono #hawaiisenate #senatorhirono #ronkouchi

Honolulu, Hawaii – Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi announced several new committee chairs and an addition to Senate leadership as part of the Senate's recent reorganization. Senator Donovan Dela Cruz will be the new Ways and Means committee chair with Senator Gil Keith-Agaran serving as the Ways and Means committee vice chair. The current Senate committee on Judiciary and Labor will be divided into two committees with Senator Brian T. Taniguchi chairing the Judiciary committee and Senator Jill N. Tokuda chairing the Labor committee. Senator Kaiali‘i Kahele is the new Majority Whip. These new positions are effective at the close of business on May 12, 2017. ### #HawaiiSenate #donovandelacruz #briantaniguchi #jilltokuda #kaialiikahele #GilKeithAgaran #Reorganization #leadership

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – State Senator Donna Mercado Kim (Dist. 14 - Kapalama, ‘Alewa, Kalihi Valley, Ft. Shafter, Moanalua Gardens & Valley, portions of Halawa and ‘Aiea) visited Ms. Doris Boushey’s fourth grade class at Moanalua Elementary School today to share the children’s book Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty. The book tells the story of Rosie, who wishes to become an engineer and help her aunt accomplish her dream of flying. After an unsuccessful attempt, Rosie learns that you only fail when you quit. The book is meant to motivate and inspire young girls to reach for their dreams and enter careers that seem unavailable to them. Sen. Kim’s reading day is part of the National Foundation for Women Legislator’s (NFWL) mission to help elected women continue to be leaders in their community and celebrate the historic accomplishments of women who break barriers every day. Elected women on the state, municipal, and local levels across the country are participating in similar reading day activities. “It’s an honor to work with the NFWL to read to the students at Moanalua Elementary today and deliver the message that each of them can achieve anything with hard work,” said Sen. Kim. “Their smiles and hugs are day brighteners and I hope books like Rosie Revere will encourage students to pursue their dreams.” “We thank Sen. Kim for being a role model to students in her community,” stated Minnesota State Senator Carrie Ruud, NFWL’s 2017 Chair. “Inspiring the next generation of elected women is essential to our work at NFWL.” The National Foundation for Women Legislators is the oldest organization for elected women. Because the organization does not have dues, over 5,000 elected women are considered members. As a non-profit, non-partisan organization, NFWL serves as a forum for women legislators to be empowered through information and experience. www.womenlegislators.org # # # #hawaiisenate #donnamercadokim #NationalFoundationforWomen #MoanaluaElementary #NFWL

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i - Delegates of the prefectural governments and business leaders from Hokkaido and Hiroshima visited members of the state legislature to further affirm the sister-state relationships that have been built and nurtured over the years. The sister partnerships have had a positive impact on Hawai‘i’s economy by promoting tourism and commerce. Establishing a legislative partnership is a new initiative between Hawai‘i lawmakers and the Governors and Vice-Governors of the visiting prefectures, which share many of the same concerns on regional issues including the environment and energy. Delegates from the prefectures said they expect to establish a foundation for wider exchanges in the future between the two states in business, culture, education and tourism. Delegates from Japan were in Hawai‘i to attend the first-ever Japan-Hawai‘i Economic Summit in Kona held May 9-11, hosted by the Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC), a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit educational organization. The attendees, which included several state Senators, allowed for robust discussions on shared issues and opportunities within the areas of business, tourism, education, and energy, and forge connections for future collaboration and trade. # # # #Hawaiisenate #Hokkaido #Hiroshima

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – The Hawai‘i State Senate adjourned the 2017 regular session today taking action on a number of priority areas including homelessness, healthcare, education, and the environment. These priorities align with the Senate’s commitment to the Legislative Program set forth at the start of the 2017 session. Members of the Senate, along with their House counterparts, approved the allocation of about $40 million over the next two years on homeless programs, a top priority of the Legislative Program, including $500,000 each year for services for homeless individuals with serious and persistent mental health challenges; $800,000 for outreach and counseling services for chronically homeless individual families with severe substance use disorders and $300,000 each year for clean and sober housing for chronically homeless individuals. Investing in our children, from preschool to college, reflects the Senate’s priority in education. $90 million was allocated to address conditions for school facilities statewide. The Legislature passed SB423 which ensures that public school students will receive a school meal, even if the student’s meal fund account balance is zero. $1 million in general funds was appropriated in each fiscal year for the Early College High School Initiative. Lawmakers passed measures to address our environment including funding to fight invasive species such as the Coffee Berry Borer and to provide support in the Rapid Ohia Death response. They also passed SB559 which ensures statewide support for Hawai‘i’s green initiatives and measure the efforts being made to mitigate the effects of climate change throughout the state. By passing HB607, Hawai‘i becomes the first state in the nation to pass legislation which authorizes a program to support those who provide care for the elderly. In addressing a disease making headlines locally and nationally, $1 million was appropriated to address Rat Lungworm disease. In his closing remarks, Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi (Dist. 8 -Kaua'i, Ni'ihau) said despite trying and difficult times during the Session, he was grateful and proud of his colleagues and Senate staff for “working as professionals each and every day.” “I’m pleased with the work done over the last 60 days,” said Senate Majority Leader, Sen. J. Kalani English (Dist. 7 - Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Kaho‘olawe). “There were certainly challenges throughout this session, particularly in the area of the budget, where tough choices had to be made. However, my Senate colleagues always kept in mind the best interest of the people of Hawai‘i. I’m hopeful that what issues remain unresolved at the end of this session, we can work together to find solutions and move forward.” On the stalemate over funding for the rail project, the Senate remains open to negotiate an agreement with the House to ensure adequate financing to complete the project, yet minimize the impact on the most vulnerable citizens of the community. Under Senate Rules and Senate Resolution 96, during the interim, the membership of each Standing Committee can be appointed by the President subject to action by the Senate. Should there be changes to a Standing Committee, the new assignments will be announced. The Hawai‘i Senate Majority 2017 Legislative Program can be viewed on the website www.hawaiisenatemajority.com To view all the bills passed in the 2017 Legislative Session, visit www.capitol.hawaii.gov # # # #sinedie #hawaiisenate

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – The Senate this evening voted to not advise and consent to the nomination for the appointment of Thomas Gorak to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). A majority of the Senate agreed with the Senate committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, which had advised to not confirm the nomination. A lawsuit filed in the Circuit Court of the First Circuit raising constitutional questions regarding the appointment process is pending in the Intermediate Court of Appeals. In a 15-10 vote, a majority of the Senators concurred with the Committee’s recommendation that the Senate must vigorously defend the long-standing practice and process and refuse to allow the Senate’s advise and consent responsibilities, public participation in the screening of gubernatorial nominees, and the checks and balances of gubernatorial appointment powers to be negated, diminished, or altered in any way by the acts of a governor making interim appointments which could potentially circumvent the Senate advise and consent process. Mr. Gorak’s interim appointment expires on May 4. Governor Ige will then have the opportunity to appoint a new commissioner. #hawaiisenate #ThomasGorak #publicutilitiescommission #PUC #hawaiilegislature

Senate proposed Conference Draft amendment protects neighbor islands TAT funds HONOLULU, Hawai‘i - Calling the House proposed conference draft (CD2) on SB1183 SD2 HD2 an “innovative and creative approach” to funding Honolulu’s rail project and addresses the concerns that have been raised throughout the process, the Senate today offered a counter proposal to the House CD2 which would reduce the distribution of the transient accommodation tax (TAT) funds to only the City and County of Honolulu, thereby allowing the neighbor island counties to keep their share of the TAT. The House CD2 removes the 2-year GET extension and proposes to raise the TAT by 2.75% which is expected to raise $1.3 billion by 2027. In introducing the amendment, Senate Ways and Means chair Sen. Jill Tokuda said that removing the TAT split was “only fair given this is a City and County of Honolulu project and would not disproportionately impact the neighbor island counties.” “Overall, this is a grand compromise. We’ve given the city more money up front and provides a pathway to do bonding,” said Senate Majority Leader, Sen. J. Kalani English. “Essentially, we’ve given the city a lot of tools to work with to finish the rail project without impacting the low-income and elderly citizens of our community through GET extensions or property tax increases.” # # # #Hawaiisenate #jkalanienglish #jilltokuda #SB1183 #TATFunds #waysandmeans

HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – The Senate tonight voted to agree to the House amendments made on Senate Bill 562 which intended to extend the limited liability protections for county lifeguards provided by Act 170, Sessions Laws of Hawai‘i 2002, for four additional years until 2021. The Senate committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs recommended the agreement on SB562 SD1 HD1 when it was made clear the House was steadfast in their position which requires the attorney general to defend any civil action or preceding brought in any court against a county based on negligence, wrongful act, or omission by a county lifeguard providing lifeguard services at a designated state beach park under an agreement between the State and the county. The Senate agreed that the concerns raised by the potential sunset of the current law outweigh the difference of opinion in the current form of the bill that exists between the House and Senate. “I’ve always advocated for the protection of county lifeguards and to provide them the tools they need to do their job,” said Senate Majority Leader, Sen. J. Kalani English (Dist. 7 - Hana, East and Upcountry Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, Kaho‘olawe), who introduced the bill. “I will continue to pursue this issue and introduce a bill next session to try to restore immunity for the lifeguards.” # # # #jkalanienglish #hawaiisenate #sb562 #hawaiilifeguards #act170 #Sessionslawshawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii –The Wai‘anae Coast will finally see some substantial funding, as lawmakers approved the state budget yesterday. More than $20 million will go toward the improvement of the area’s infrastructure and over a million dollars will funnel into non-profit organizations and programs. “The community of Wai‘anae has waited too long for these needed improvements to our coastline, and I’m proud to say those improvements are finally funded in the budget passed Monday,” said Rep. Cedric Gates. “In a joint effort with Sen. Maile Shimabukuro, a lot was done for the Wai‘anae Coast." Like every community, certain organizations are the heartbeats of its residents. The Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, approved to receive $850,000 for the construction of its dental clinic, will assist in the community’s dental care needs, especially for the keiki. Waianae’s youth will also benefit from the $100,000 slated for the After-School All-Stars athletic initiative. The acclaimed Searider Productions Foundation, known for its digital media expertise, will receive $110,000 for a hospitality-training program for Mākaha, Ko‘Olina, and Kapolei. For the first time, the Wai‘anae Coast Community Foundation received approval for a $68,200 state grant to implement community events like Sunset on the Beach, Toys for Tots, food distribution, and other events. “For years, I’ve heard their voices and the passion in them,” said Sen. Shimabukuro. “I am glad to help bring the community together in acquiring these much needed funds and resources. This is long overdue.” Other funding highlights include $151,000 and three permanent positions for Nānākuli Library, $2.5 million for the Youth Challenge Academy at Kalaeloa, and $800,000 for Nānākuli Voice of America Phase 1 Infrastructure by DHHL, all located in Sen. Shimabukuro’s district on the Wai‘anae Coast. Additionally, Rep. Gates passed House bill HB845 which garnered $25,000 to require the Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with agencies to issue civil identification cards and to assist inmates in obtaining their birth certificate, Social Security card, and other relevant identification necessary for successful reentry into society. Weary residents may find relief with the over $20 million in Capital Improvement Projects dedicated to Wai‘anae Coast transportation infrastructure and pedestrian safety, approved yesterday by the legislature. The rehabilitation of the Mākaha and Kaupuni bridges, the fifth-lane road extension study from Kalaeloa to Hakimo Road, and the bikeway from Waipio Point to Lualualei Naval Road will significantly help the community travel within and out of the area. Wai‘anae Coast residents will also see agricultural park improvements, a Marine Science learning center and a rubberized, all-weather track and field for Waianae High School; crosswalk improvements, traffic signal cameras, and highway widening for efficient traffic flow, and finally, plans for the land acquisition, design, and construction of the Wai‘anae Coast secondary access road. Lawmakers Rep. Gates and Sen. Shimabukuro, who are members of their respective finance committees, also helped garner over $100 million for projects that will benefit Leeward Oahu tremendously. UH West Oahu improvements, $18 million for Kalaeloa Airport, Kupuna care and early learning initiatives, $3 million for Kalaeloa Enterprise Avenue Energy Corridor, charter school enrichment, homeless outreach, HI Farmers Union United programs, mental illness and health care treatment programs are among those approved by the legislature’s finance committees. All will have a lasting and positive impact on the state as a whole. Rep. Gates and Sen. Shimabukuro represent House District 44 and Senate District 21 respectively. Together, their districts encompass the Wai‘anae Coast of Mākua, Mākaha, Wai‘anae, Mai‘li, Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Ko ‘Olina, and Nānākuli. Both agree that the Wai‘anae Coast is not the only community in the state that deserves funding, but according to Rep. Gates, “it is our responsibility to make sure that our district residents receive their fair share and the support they deserve.” ### #WaianaeCoastCommunityFoundation #Waianae #maileshimabukuro #cedricgates #WaianaeCoastComprehensiveHealthCenter

October as Farm to School Month in Hawai‘i, bringing attention and coordinated awareness to farm to school programs across the state. This includes school gardens, efforts to purchase Hawai‘i-grown products, nutrition and health education, agricultural education in and out of the classroom, and other activities that connect keiki to the ‘āina. SB 882 will further align agricultural communities and state activities with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “National Farm to School Month.” Hawaiʻi’s farm to school movement is growing stronger every year! The Hawaiʻi Farm to School and School Garden Hui is a statewide group with members representing school garden networks from Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui/Lānaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island. The Hui’s mission is to strengthen Hawai‘i’s statewide farm to school and school garden movement by supporting our island networks in the areas of capacity building, resource development and sharing, professional development, and policy development and advocacy. In 2016, the Hawaiʻi Lt. Governor’s office, with governmental and non-profit partners, spearheaded a Farm to School Initiative to address the supply and demand issues surrounding the purchasing of local food for our State school cafeterias. The Initiative also aims to systematically increase State purchasing of local food for our school menus as well as connect our keiki with the ʻāina through their food, using products from the local agricultural community. Now in its pilot phase in the Kohala Complex on Hawaiʻi Island, the project will move to a larger complex on Maui next, to ultimately scale successful farm to school strategies into HIDOE’s statewide operations. While sourcing local produce in school meals has been challenging, many schools have turned their attention to serving local produce in school snack programs, which can be more flexible. According to the Hawaiʻi Department of Health’s 2015-16 School Safety and Wellness Survey, 87 percent of K-12 public schools in Hawaiʻi have a school garden. More information on the National Farm to School Network: http://www.farmtoschool.org/our-network/Hawaii #KokuaHawaiiFoundation #NatalieMcKinney #russellruderman #lynndecoite #Nationalfarmtoschool #GovernorIge #Hawaiisenate

Funds support pesticide regulation, 911 upgrade, college tuition and homeless services Honolulu, Hawaii – House and Senate conferees met today to complete negotiations on a final version of HB100 HD1 SD1, the state budget bill. The committee agreed on funding for pesticide regulation and studies ($1.5 million) and three Department of Agriculture positions for pesticides compliance; special funds for an enhanced 911 dispatch software upgrade ($7.8 million); general funds for the Hawaii Promise Program ($3.6 million) to provide college tuition support; and general funds ($4.7 million) to support housing, outreach and legal services for homeless people. The House Finance and Senate Ways and Means conference committee met several times to iron out the differences between the two budget versions which need to be completed by April 28, the deadline for all fiscal bills to pass out of conference committee. The final conference draft will be voted upon by the Legislature and, if approved, sent to the Governor for his signature. Rep. Sylvia Luke (Dist. 25 - Makiki, Punchbowl, Nuuanu, Dowsett Highlands, Pacific Heights, Pauoa), said the conference committee was able to come up with a successful budget because of the hard choices made initially by both the Senate and the House. “When we first received the budget from Governor David Ige, we were looking at a very different financial picture,” said Luke, the House Finance Committee Chair. “As it became clear that the state would have less revenue, we needed cut about $500 million off the governor’s request. We were able to do that because of the hard work of the committee members.” “Our ability to reach agreement on the budget reflects a shared belief that as resources are constrained, we must focus on priority needs that can be sustained. Even as fixed costs and unfunded liabilities rise, our communities look to us to provide support for the most basic and essential programs and services from homeless and health care to protecting the environment and resources for our keiki and kupuna,” said Senator Jill Tokuda (Dist. 24 - Kaneohe, Kaneohe MCAB, Kailua, Heeia, Ahuimanu), chair of the Senate committee on Ways and Means. At today’s meeting, the committee highlighted many budget items upon which there was agreement in the House and Senate budget drafts. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE • Add $1,500,000 in general funds in FY18 for Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund (AGR101/GA). • Add (2) permanent positions and $226,134 in FY18 and (3) positions and $200,000 in FY19 in general funds for the Agricultural Food Safety Certification Program (AGR151/BB). • Add (1) position and $115,772 in general funds in each FY for the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program (AGR151/BB). • Add (3) permanent positions and $79,236 in FY18 and $158,472 in FY19 in general funds for pesticides compliance (AGR846/EE). • Add $750,000 in general funds in each FY, non-recurring, for pesticide regulation expenses and studies (AGR846/EE). DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES • Add (1) permanent position and $39,000 in FY18 and $77,000 in FY19 in general funds for contract audits (AGS104/BA). • Change means of financing for (5) permanent positions and $505,585 from trust funds to general funds in each FY for Campaign Spending Commission (AGS871/NA). • Add $7,800,000 in special funds in FY18 for Enhanced 911 Board Computer Aided Dispatch Software Upgrade (AGS891/PA). DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL • Add $5,000,000 in general funds in FY18 for Litigation Fund (ATG100/AA). • Add $70,000 in special funds in each FY for maintenance of internet based registration systems and charity registration databases (ATG100/AA). DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM • Add (1) permanent position and $25,386 in FY18 and $50,772 in FY19 in general funds for compliance with decisions and orders of Land Use Commission (BED103/DA). • Add $250,000 in general funds in FY18 for feasibility and benefits study for establishing a small satellite launch and processing facility in the State (BED128). • Add $200,000 in general funds in FY18 for a market assessment and feasibility study for the development of a basalt fiber manufacturing plant in Hawaii (BED128). • Add (1) permanent position and $28,584 in FY18 and $57,168 in FY19 in general funds for economic research (BED130/FA). • Add $1,000,000 in general funds in FY18 for Excelerator Program for High Technology Development Corporation (BED143). • Add $1,000,000 in general funds in FY18 for manufacturing grant program for High Technology Development Corporation (BED143). • Add $1,000,000 in general funds in FY18 for small business innovation research program (BED143). • Add (1) temporary position and $27,618 in FY18 and $55,236 in FY19 in general funds for Special Action Team on Affordable Rental Housing (BED144/PL). DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND FINANCE • Add $34,625,428 in FY18 and $70,673,178 in FY19 in general funds for additional retirement benefit payments funding for the State to reflect phase-in of employer contribution rate increases. • Add (1) permanent position and $28,116 in FY18 and $51,432 in FY19 in general funds for the Administrative and Research Office’s Information and Technology staff (BUF101/BA). • Add (1) permanent position and $55,671 in FY18 and $107,552 in FY19 in funds for Hawaii Domestic Relations Orders implementation (BUF141/FA). • Add $9,700,000 in each FY for statewide centralized vacation payout (BUF103/VP). • Add (1) permanent position and $148,930 in trust funds in FY19 for investment analysis (BUF143/EU). • Add (3) permanent positions and $445,768 in general funds in each FY for Community Court Outreach Program (BUF151). • Add $33,420,000 in general funds in FY18 for operations subsidy for Maui Health System (HTH214/LS). DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS • Add (1) permanent position and $51,000 in FY18 and $84,000 in FY19 in trust funds for condominium education (CCA105/GA). • Add $200,000 in special funds in FY18 for consultant services and training (CCA901/MA). DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE • Add $325,000 in general funds in FY18 for Diamond Head Sewer Lift Station Emergency Generator (DEF110/AA). • Add $768,000 in general funds in FY18 for tree trimming and removal at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery (DEF112/VA). • Add (1) permanent positon and $27,556 in FY18 and $54,112 in FY19 in general funds for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance (DEF110/AA). DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION • Add $1,000,000 in general funds in each FY for Early College High School Initiative (EDN100/BX). • Add $2,027,645 in general funds in FY18 for Office of Hawaiian Education (EDN100/CJ). • Add $2,800,000 in general funds and $2,800,000 in federal funds in FY18 for Hawaii Keiki Healthy and Ready to Learn program (EDN100/BX). • Add (2) permanent positions and $183,818 in general funds in each FY for Hawaii Teachers Standards Board (EDN200). • Add (15) permanent positions and $703,980 in general funds in each FY for Homeless Concerns Liaisons (EDN200/GQ). • Add $1,100,000 in general funds in FY18 for Student Information System Enhancement and Expansion (EDN300/UA). • Add (6) permanent positions and $135,216 in FY18 and $270,432 in FY19 in general funds for Workers' Compensation Program (EDN300/KO). • Add $670,000 in general funds in FY18 for Alternative Teacher Route Programs (EDN300/KO). • Add $293,557 in general funds in FY18 for Community Engagement Office (EDN300/KD). • Add (15) permanent positions and $779,310 in FY18 and $1,434,885 in FY19 in general funds for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Capacity (EDN300/KH). • Add (4) permanent positions and $1,755,525 in FY18 and $3,711,835 in FY19 in general funds for student transportation services statewide (EDN400/YA). • Add $100,000 in general funds in FY18 for athletic travel to and from Molokai and Hana (EDN400/YA). • Add $800,000 in general funds in each FY for environmental health services (EDN400/OC). • Add $1,500,000 in general funds in each FY for utilities (EDN400/OE). • Add $283,403 in FY18 and $207,445 in FY19 in general funds for personal services and food provisions for School Food Service programs (EDN400/MD). PUBLIC LIBRARIES • Add (3) permanent positions and $50,592 in FY18 and $101,184 in FY19 in general funds for Nanakuli Public Library (EDN407/QD). • Add $500,000 in general funds in FY18 for repair and maintenance backlog (EDN407/QB). CHARTER SCHOOLS • Add $9,797,069 in FY18 and $10,668,406 in FY19 in general funds for Per Pupil Adjustment (EDN600/JA). EARLY LEARNING • Add $136,688 in FY18 and (10) permanent positions and $556,842 in FY19 in general funds for Pre-Kindergarten and Induction Program (EDN700/PK). OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR • Add $117,167 in general funds in each FY for membership fees for national and regional chief executive organizations (GOV100/AA). DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES • Add $3,000,000 in general funds in FY18 for Housing First Program (HMS224/HS). • Add $1,500,000 in general funds in FY18 for homeless outreach services (HMS224/HS). • Add $250,000 in general funds in FY18 for legal services for homeless persons (HMS224/HS). • Add (29) permanent positions and $1,828,585 in FY18 and $2,510,996 in FY19 in revolving funds for multi-skilled worker pilot program (HMS229/HA). • Add $1,553,559 in general funds and $2,309,090 in federal funds in each FY for nursing facility inflation factor (HMS401/PE). • Add $240,000 in general funds in FY18 for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention (JJDP) (HMS501/YA). DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT • Add $3,274,000 in FY18 and $3,524,000 in FY19 in general funds for worker's compensation claims (HRD102/SA). HAWAII HEALTH SYSTEMS CORPORATION • Add $36,486,000 in FY18 and $34,686,000 in FY19 in general funds for operations subsidy for the regions (HTH212/LS). • Add $3,000,000 in general funds in FY18 for working capital or region operating subsidy (HTH212). • Add $33,420,000 in general funds in FY18 for operations subsidy for Maui Health System (HTH214/LS). • Add $30,637,298 in general funds in FY18 for employee separation benefits related to the transfer of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Maui Region. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH • Add $500,000 in general funds in each FY for services for homeless individuals with serious and persistent mental health challenges (HTH420/HO). • Add $800,000 in general funds in FY18 for outreach and counseling services for chronically homeless individuals and families with severe substance abuse disorders (HTH440/HO). • Add $1,340,000 in FY18 and $1,613,000 in FY19 in general funds for purchase of service contracts for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (HTH460/HO). • Add (6) permanent positions and $422,540 in general funds in each FY for vector control (HTH610/FN). • Add $500,000 in general funds in each FY for Rat Lung-worm Disease (HTH610). • Add $799,833 in general funds in FY18 for statewide emergency ambulance services (HTH730/MQ). • Add (1) permanent position and $46,638 in FY18 and $93,276 in FY19 in general funds for investigation of suspected health clusters from environmental sources (HTH849/FD). • Add $4,145,695 in general funds in FY18 for Kupuna Care (HTH904/AJ). • Add $1,700,000 in general funds in FY18 for Aging and Disability Resource Center (HTH904/AJ). • Add (1) permanent position and $157,168 in general funds in each FY for long term care ombudsman program (HTH904/AJ). DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS • Add $750,000 in general funds in each FY for enrichment programs of the advisory boards for health care, agriculture, and STEM (LBR111). • Add $450,000 in general funds in each FY for transition to the federal workforce innovation and opportunity act (LBR135). • Add (1) permanent position and $24,966 in FY18 and $48,280 in FY19 in general funds for labor law enforcement (LBR152/CA). • Add (1) permanent position and $19,746 in FY18 and $39,492 in FY19 in general funds for legal support (LBR153/RA). • Add (1) permanent position and $60,530 in each FY for grants management (LBR903/NA). DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES • Add (3) temporary positions and $152,520 in general funds in each FY for ocean resources management plan support (LNR401/CA). • Add $4,000,000 in general funds in each FY for Hawaii Invasive Species Council (LNR402/DA). • Add $750,000 in general funds in each FY, non-recurring, for Rapid Ohia Death response (LNR402/DA). • Add $400,000 in general funds in each FY for fire protection program (LNR402/DA). • Add $350,000 in general funds in FY18 for second phase of new integrated information management system and digitization of reports, records, and files (LNR802/HP). • Add (15) temporary positions and $1,065,147 in FY18 and $1,097,047 in FY19 in general funds for personnel and operating funds for management and restoration of Kahoolawe Island Reserve (LNR906/AA). DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY • Add $165,000 in general funds in each FY for malpractice insurance (PSD421/HC). • Add $92,500 in general funds in FY18 for psychological testing for deputy sheriffs (PSD900/EA). • Add $1,500,000 in general funds in FY18 for lease rent for Department of Public Safety Administration building and moving costs (PSD900/EA). DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION • Add $93,860 in general funds in each FY for security for medical marijuana tax collections (TAX107/AA). DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Add (7) permanent positions and $157,939 in FY18 and $303,878 in FY19 for Airside Operations Section Security Unit Pass and Identification Office (TRN102/BC). • Add $300,000 in each FY for custodial and janitorial supplies for Custodial Services Unit (TRN102/BC). • Add (6) permanent positions and $162,752 in FY18 and $293,004 in FY19 for Federal Inspection Station (TRN114/BE). • Add $400,000 in each FY for Automated Passport Control Kiosk Maintenance Statewide (TRN195/BB). • Add $200,000 in each FY for underwater and superstructure pier inspections (TRN395/CB). • Add (2) permanent positions and $101,809 in FY18 and $203,618 in FY19 for H-3 Tunnel Management Center (TRN501/DC). • Add (10) permanent positions and $679,152 in special funds in FY18 and $1,243,998 in special funds and $216,000 in federal funds in FY19 for Intelligent Technology Systems Branch (TRN595/DB). • Add $800,000 in FY19 for trash reduction plan implementation (TRN501/DC). • Add $3,514,950 in FY18 and $1,242,000 in FY19 for information technology projects (TRN995). UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII • Add $350,000 in general funds in each FY for concussion awareness (UOH100/AA). • Add (2.64) permanent positions and $240,800 in general funds in each FY for Heeia Reserve (UOH100/AA). • Add $250,000 in general funds in each FY for Title IX Administrator and Investigator for UH Manoa (UOH100/AA). • Add (2) permanent position and $150,000 in general funds in each FY for Title IX Administrator and Educator/Advocate for UH Hilo (UOH210). • Add (1) permanent position and $70,000 in general funds in each FY for Title IX for UH West Oahu (UOH700). • Add $1,829,000 in general funds in each FY for Hawaii Promise Program (UOH800). • Add (4) permanent positions and $820,000 in general funds in each FY for Title IX Coordinators, Confidential Advocates, and Legal Support (UOH800). • Add (2) permanent positions and $375,000 in general funds in each FY for Title IX System-wide Legal Support (UOH900). Budget worksheets detailing the appropriations in the overall Executive, Judiciary and Office of Hawaiian Affairs budget bills are available on the Capitol website at http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/budget/2017budget.aspx ### #hawaiibudget #jilltokuda #JKalaniEnglish #hawaiistatebudget