SENATOR MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO M A Y 2 0 2 1 Hawai‘i State Senate ~ Senate District 21 Wai`anae Coast Ko Olina Honokai Hale Kalaeloa
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twelve wow scholarship awardees for 2021 HŪLŌ, HŪLŌ, HŪLŌ !! The 𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾 𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐 𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾’𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂 announced 12 students who were happily presented their indivivual scholarship awards on April 17, 2021. The awardees were selected in recogni�on of their grade point achievements in spite of personal and family challenges, and the likelihood that they will achieve their college degrees.
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The 𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾 𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐 𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾’𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂 believes that the pursuit of a higher educa�on, will benefit their children/families and the Wai’anae community. This year again, due to the COVID19 pandemic, the presenta�on ceremony was a quiet, masked and socially distant event. Nevertheless the winners were honored and celebrated, and were able to share brief personal stories which inspired everyone! The 𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾 𝒐𝒐𝒐𝒐 𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾𝑾’𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂𝒂 sends a hear�elt MAHALO NUI !! to our customers, donors, grantors and especially to our heroic WOW members, for helping us achieve our mission each year! Further informa�on and pictures of our former recipients can be found on our website: www.WomenOfWaianae.org
senator shimabukuro’s 2021 session bills Kapu Aloha Faith Pods
Interna�onal Girls Day
SCR 26 HD1 / SR 15 HD1 ADOPTED
SCR 25 SD1 / SR 14 SD1 ADOPTED Urges the State Department of Public Safety to incorporate “Faith Pods” and “Kapu Aloha” into their efforts in rehabilita�ng inmates.
Establishes October 11th as Hawaii’s Day of the Girl in observa�on of the interna�onal awareness of the challenges faced by girls across the United States of America.
Pacific Islands Regional Plan
SR 149 ADOPTED Requests DBEDT Working Group for an integrated strategic plan for regional engagement with the Pacific Island Region
Reconstructed Vehicle SB 57 SD2 HD2 to GOV
Centennial Celebra�on of HHCA
Eliminates the "obsolete" addi�onal inspec�on required for reconstructed cars which are already subjected to "safety checks."
SR 150 SD1 ADOPTED Recognizes Centennial Celebra�on of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (1920)
Design/Build Honokea Surf Village SB 1412 SD2 HD2 to GOV
Seeks to issue $95M of special purpose revenue bonds for the design, building, & improvement of the Honokea Surf Village (Kalaeloa, O’ahu)
Hawaiian Rights Training
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5 Lane and Parallel Route
$31 MILLION th • Extends the 5 lane on Farrington Hwy, • Open locked portion of Pa’akea Road • Other traffic safety improvements HB 2727 (Act 6 of 2020) appropriating these funds is now authorized for use until 2026 towards addressing the various improvements in resolving the decades of Westside traffic congestion and lack of alternative emergency roadways.
SB 1409 HD2 to GOV
Requires training in Hawaiian tradi�onal & customary rights, resource protec�on & access rights, and public trust du�es to serve on any public council, board, or commission.
Dept of Hawaiian Homelands Remote Contested Case Hearing
Wai‘anae High School Track & Field $ 4 MILLION
For ongoing track & field improvements to significantly improve the football field
The current facility is over 50 yrs old and poses several risks for those relying on it. Improvements to this resource will provide a more competitive and safer track & field.
Miscellaneous District Appropria�ons
SB 873 SD1 HD1 to GOV
Authorizes contested case hearings to use interac�ve conference technology.
FINES & FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
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HB 631 HD1 SD1 to GOV
Provides judges greater discre�on to adjust past due fines or financial circumstances by a person who violates certain traffic offenses based on hardships and their inability to pay.
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Dura�onal Residency (Divorce) SB 828 HD1 to GOV
Eliminate residency requirements to ini�ate & complete a divorce in Hawaii. This is helpful in domes�c violence vic�ms, or military service members, or others seeking jus�ce.
~ Education ~
$6 million for heat abatement at Waiʻanae Public Library (and other libraries statewide). $1.4 million for improvements at Māʻili Elementary School - heat abatement, parking lot improvements, hazardous materials remediation & other ground & site improvements. $1.0 million for improvements Nānāikapono Elementary School – extending the school cafe and restroom renovations. $237,000 for Nānākuli Elementary School improvements - repair/renovation of restrooms, electrical upgrades, ventilation improvements, hazardous materials and remediation.
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$2.4 million for improvements at Kaʻena Point State Park.
senator shimabukuro’s westside events 2021 COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL ACCOLADES
7th/8th GRADERS! ALL-STARS SUMMER PROGRAM
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After-School All-Stars Summer Program is open to all rising 7th and 8th graders. It will run from June 7-July 9 and will include Enrichment Classes, Sports Conditioning, and other Fun Activities! Contact After-School All-Stars at (808) 375-6258 or nanakuli@asashawaii.org to register
~ Offices of Senator Maile Shimabukuro
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Westside Summer Youth Programs
When it comes to our children (and our kupuna), we all understand the importance of adequate food and good nutrition. Here are the current resources to assist us in finding enough healthy food.
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~ Maile
Should you be seeking resources, donating resources, or if you just want to volunteer… contact the Hawaii Food Bank
~ Maile
ADDRESS/MAP: 2611 Kilihau St. Honolulu 96819 PHONE: (808) 836-3600 EMAIL:
Info@HawaiiFoodbank.org
community resource support PANDEMIC RENTAL/UTILITY ASSISTANCE v
There are many we are still struggling to make it through the challenges posed by this pandemic. This City & County Program re-opens at the beginning of every month where they take a set amount of applications and will continue to do so until all available resources are expended.
~ Maile
We are slowly but most assuredly pulling out of all the pandemic restrictions as we restore our lifestyles and employment to normalcy. ** HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL AIDS **
~ Maile
RENTAL/UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Hawaii Community Action Program (HCAP) a 501c3 non-profit is offering LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to cover Utility (Gas/Electric) Assistance APPLY every 1st of the Month (1st come – 1st served) - Accept 8 applicants per month - Can apply every month as long as funds last. Hale Kākou (CARES Act) Covid-related financial stressors relief - Rent/Utility Assistance Program Apply Anytime/year-around
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