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Commission
HiYC
Meeting
Commission
Introduction
Cabinet
Members
Members
Purpose and Mission
Purpose: Advise the governor and
legislature on the effects of legislative
policies, needs, assessments, priorities,
programs, and budgets concerning the
youth of the State.
Mission: The Hawai‘i State Youth
Commission is a constellation of youth,
connected to our past and mindful of our
future, who engage in public-policy
advocacy through a commitment to
inclusivity, opportunity, and progress in
Hawai‘i.
Objectives
●Respond to requests for comment and
recommendation on matters referred to it by
the governor or legislature
●Conduct research and community outreach
regarding the needs of the youth of Hawai`i
●Make recommendations addressing the
concerns and needs of the youth of Hawai`i
●Report to the governor and legislature the
activities, goals, and accomplishments of the
commission by July 1 of each calendar year
Meetings
Regular Meetings: Every Sunday at
11am-12pm HST
Typical Agenda:
-Approval of minutes
-Committee
-Legislative
-Social Media/Communication
New Business
Projects:
1)School Supply Drive 2022
2)SDRH Water Fundraiser
3)Voter Registration Drive
4)Youth Voter Guide
5)Camp/Retreat
New Business
Legislative Team Updates
1)Legislative Lead Update
2)Housing Update
3)Environmental Team
Update
4)Education Team Update
Current Bills
EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT HOUSING
-SB665 - Requires each DoE
classroom to be equipped with an
opioid antagonist. Requires the
Department of Education to train
employee…. Appropriates moneys.
-HB 1528 - Hawaii
constitutional amendment
for the right to a clean
environment
-SB2779 - Requires the Department of
Hawaiian Home Lands to build sufficient
rental housing, including rental apartment
units, and rent-with-option-to-buy housing
units, to satisfy the housing needs of native
Hawaiians on the waitlist for homestead
leases.
Current Bills
PUBLIC HEALTH
HB1778 / SB2691
-Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid
products that contain nicotine. Repeals language making the sale of
cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices a
statewide concern and preempting county ordinances and regulations.
Effective 1/1/2025.
How to Testify
Next Meeting:
March 17th, 2024
11am HST
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Contact Us
Email: hawaiistateyc@gmail.comInstagram: @hawaiistateyc
Adjournment:
Any further
business?
If none, meeting is
adjourned!
Hawaiʻi State Youth
Commission