HB 1069: BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that the school facilities authority was established to oversee the development, planning, and construction of public school facilities across the State, ensuring that schools meet the infrastructure needs of students, staff, and communities.  Presently, the school facilities authority board consists of five voting members appointed by the governor.

     The department of education is a necessary and critical partner to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities.  There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and the school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.

     The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy.  Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as ex officio voting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are represented in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to add two ex officio voting members that represent the department of education and the board of education to the school facilities authority board.

     SECTION 2.  Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  The board shall consist of [five] seven voting members[.  The] who shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties; provided that:

     (1)  Five of the members shall:

    [(1)] (A)  Be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 26-34;

    [(2)] (B)  Have an interest in public school facilities; and

    [(3)] (C)  Include one member actively or previously engaged in the construction industry for at least five years; and

    [(4)  Serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.]

     (2)  Two of the members shall be ex officio members, including:

          (A)  The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and

          (B)  The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership

Description:

Adds 2 ex officio, voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.  (SD2)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that the school facilities authority was established to oversee the development, planning, and construction of public school facilities across the State, ensuring that schools meet the infrastructure needs of students, staff, and communities.  Presently, the school facilities authority board consists of five voting members appointed by the governor.

     The department of education is a necessary and critical partner to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities.  There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and the school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.

     The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy.  Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as ex officio voting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are represented in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to add two ex officio voting members that represent the department of education and the board of education to the school facilities authority board.

     SECTION 2.  Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  The board shall consist of [five] seven voting members[.  The] who shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties; provided that:

     (1)  Five of the members shall:

    [(1)] (A)  Be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 26-34;

    [(2)] (B)  Have an interest in public school facilities; and

    [(3)] (C)  Include one member actively or previously engaged in the construction industry for at least five years; and

    [(4)  Serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.]

     (2)  Two of the members shall be ex officio members, including:

          (A)  The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and

          (B)  The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.

Report Title:

BOE; DOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership

Description:

Adds two ex officio, voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.  Takes effect 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that the school facilities authority was established to oversee the development, planning, and construction of public school facilities across the State of Hawaii, ensuring that schools meet the infrastructure needs of students, staff, and communities.  Currently, the school facilities authority board consists of five voting members appointed by the governor.

     The legislature also finds that the department of education is necessarily critical to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities.  There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and the school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.

     The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy.  Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as voting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are reflected in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.

     The purpose of this Act is to add two voting members that represent the department of education and the board of education to the school facilities authority board.

     SECTION 2.  Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  The board shall consist of [five] seven voting members[.  The]; provided that:

     (1)  Five of the members shall:

          [(1)] (A)  Be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 26-34;

          [(2)] (B)  Have an interest in public school facilities;

          [(3)] (C)  Include one member actively or previously engaged in the construction industry for at least five years; and

          [(4)] (D)  Serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties[.]; and

     (2)  Two of the members shall be:

          (A)  The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and

          (B)  The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

DOE; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board

Description:

Adds two voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that the school facilities authority was established to oversee the development, planning, and construction of public school facilities across the State of Hawaii, ensuring that schools meet the infrastructure needs of students, staff, and communities.  Currently, the school facilities authority board consists of five voting members appointed by the governor.

     The department of education is necessarily critical to the successful implementation of school facilities projects through its understanding of educational needs and administrative priorities.  There is a need to strengthen collaboration between the department of education and the school facilities authority to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities are aligned with the educational goals and requirements of Hawaii's public education system.

     The legislature further finds that the board of education, which oversees the department of education, brings a perspective on educational governance and policy.  Incorporating representatives from the department of education and board of education as voting members of the school facilities authority board will ensure the department of education's strategic priorities are reflected in the school facilities authority's projects and enhance the accountability and responsiveness of the school facilities authority to the needs of students, educators, and the community.

     The purpose of this Act is to add two voting members that represent the department of education or the board of education to the school facilities authority board.

     SECTION 2.  Section 302A-1704, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  The board shall consist of [five] seven voting members.  [The]

     (1)  Five of the members shall:

          [(1)] (A)  Be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 26-34;

          [(2)] (B)  Have an interest in public school facilities;

          [(3)] (C)  Include one member actively or previously engaged in the construction industry for at least five years; and

          [(4)] (D)  Serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, including travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties[.]; and

     (2)  Two of the members shall be:

          (A)  The superintendent of education or the superintendent's designee; and

          (B)  The chairperson of the board of education or the chairperson's designee."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

DOE; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board

Description:

Adds two voting members that represent the Department of Education or the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1661

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    H.B. No. 1069

       H.D. 1

       S.D. 2

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to add to the School Facilities Authority Board two ex officio voting members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education.

     Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Education and Board of Education.

     Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Hawaii School Facilities Authority.

     Your Committee finds that adding two ex officio voting members will strengthen collaboration between the Department of Education and the School Facilities Authority Board, ensuring that school infrastructure projects align with educational goals and priorities.  Your Committee further finds that adding these representatives will improve accountability and responsiveness to the needs of students, educators, and the community in the planning and development of school facilities.

     Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to upon approval.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, S.D. 2.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1184

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    H.B. No. 1069

       H.D. 1

       S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to add two voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Board of Education and Department of Education.

     Your Committee received comments on this measure from the School Facilities Authority.

     Your Committee finds that the School Facilities Authority is the state agency tasked with the construction of new school buildings and capital improvement projects relating to major renovations at school facilities.  Concurrently, the Department of Education is responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of school facilities.  While the School Facilities Authority is intended to work collaboratively with the Department of Education, both the Department of Education and Board of Education are not presently represented on the School Facilities Authority Board.  As the Department of Education effectuates the policies enacted by the Board of Education, these agencies should be involved in ensuring the construction and major renovations of new and existing school facilities to provide students with a high-quality education and effectively manage school facilities statewide.  Therefore, this measure adds critical perspectives to the School Facilities Authority Board to ensure the Department of Education can achieve its statutory mandate while strengthening communication between all agencies involved in the planning, development, and construction of school facilities.

     Your Committee notes that S.B. No. 1388, S.D. 2 (Regular Session of 2025), which was previously heard by your Committee, is a substantially similar measure that add two ex officio voting members that represent the Department of Education and the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board.  Your Committee concludes that the language in S.B. 1388, S.D. 2, is preferable because it clarifies the ex officio status of the new members to streamline operations and allows for the reimbursement of expenses for non-ex officio members.

     Accordingly, your Committee has amended this measure by:

     (1)  Deleting its contents and inserting the contents of S.B. 1388, S.D. 2, a substantially similar measure, which adds the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education as ex officio voting members to the School Facilities Authority Board;

     (2)  Inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion; and

     (3)  Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  898

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 1069

      H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to add two voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Board of Education and Department of Education.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the School Facilities Authority.

     Your Committee finds that while the School Facilities Authority is responsible for overseeing the development and construction of public school facilities throughout Hawaii, the Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring that these projects align with the needs of students, educators, and school operations.  Additionally, the Board of Education provides policy oversight for the Department.  This measure enhances coordination by adding two voting members, one from the Department of Education and one from the Board of Education, to the School Facilities Authority Board, fostering stronger collaboration, accountability, and alignment between school facilities planning and the State's broader educational priorities.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  466

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 1069

      H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 1069 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to add two voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Board of Education and Department of Education.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the School Facilities Authority.

     Your Committee finds that adding two voting members that represent the Department of Education and Board of Education to the School Facilities Board is necessary to ensure that the planning and development of school facilities in Hawaii by the School Facilities Authority are closely aligned with the educational goals and priorities of the State's public education system.

     Your Committee has amended this measure by:

     (1)  Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000; and

     (2)  Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1069, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1069, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,