SENATOR MAILE S.L. SHIMABUKURO J U N E 2 0 2 1 Hawai‘i State Senate ~ Senate District 21 Wai`anae Coast Ko Olina Honokai Hale Kalaeloa
congratulations to the nanakuli hs class of 2021 S HŪLŌ !! HŪLŌ HŪLŌ !! Congratulations to all the incredible Nanakuli High School Hawks Graduating Class of 2021
The unprecedented challenges you all had faced in these last couple years has honed and shaped your skills at working as a team but also working alone. Your horizons are bright and we are all so proud if your journey to date and the promising horizons you face. I was able to join some of you in your exciting and well-deserved graduation parade before all your family and friends
These festivities would not be possible without the the support of the NHIS families, Pastor Allen Cardines and Nanaikapono Protestant Church, St. Rita’s Church, Honolulu Police Dept, the Office of Rep. Stacelynn Eli, my staff, and all those who made the NHIS 2021 Graduation Convoy a big success.
~ Maile
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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
community resource support EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE v
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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