SENATOR MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO J U N E 2 0 2 1 Hawai‘i Hawai‘i State State Senate Senate ~~ Senate Senate District District 21 21 Wai`anae Wai`anae Coast Coast Ko Ko Olina Olina Honokai Honokai Hale Hale Kalaeloa Kalaeloa
hawaii state commission on fatherhood kapolei recipients of “father of the year” 2021
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CONGRATULATIONS !!!
After extensive review and consideration, the Hawaii State Commission on Fatherhood has chosen seven very worthy candidates for 2021 as “Father-of-the Year” award recognition.
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Another Kapolei awardee is Stewart Minn Soo Choi.
A married father of five children, he has had tons of prac�cal as well as professional opportuni�es to his advanced Social Working skills as a dedicated parent, skilled community counselor, and a fully scholared professor helping all those in need with all the talents he has developed and honed. Special Mahalo to Pastor Cardines for all his help. The other awardees for 2021 include: Joseph O’Connell (Hilo) Mason Chock (Kaua’i) John Sione Li� (Wailuku) Tony Silva (Makiki) KellyBoy DeLima (Kāne‘ohe)
Kaulana Pakele (Kapolei) was the �irst candidate to be awarded posthumously for his his dedication to music, his wife, his children, and his community particularly during these unusual isolations caused by COVID. He used his lifelong talent and career in music to restore those who needed its healing properties. He was a mentor for many and will be remembered forever.
courtesy of westside stories community newspaper 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.
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7th/8th GRADERS! ALL-STARS SUMMER PROGRAM
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
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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, look to donate 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
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APPLY: www.KaWailele.org [OR] (808) 587-7656 OR IN-PERSON at a Financial Opportunity Center Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. OAHU: 200 N. Vineyard Blvd, Suite B140 Honolulu, HI (808) 587-7886
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
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