STAND. COM. REP. 2815

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2004

RE: S.B. No. 2919

S.D. 1

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 2919, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE MILITIA,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to statutorily establish a joint headquarters in the state Department of Defense.

In addition, the measure:

(1) Authorizes the establishment of an Assistant Adjutant General position to head the joint headquarters and sets the new position's grade at no higher than that of a major general; and

(2) Raises the grades of the Assistant Adjutant Generals in charge of the Army and Air Divisions from a grade no higher than that of a brigadier (one star) general to that of a major (two star) general.

Your Committee finds that following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the state Department of Defense has taken a more active role in preparing for and protecting against potential terrorist attacks. This measure will assist the Department of Defense in its mission by establishing a joint headquarters, which along with the Army Division and Air Division of the National Guard will each be headed by an Assistant Adjutant General who shall have a grade no higher than major general.

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 S.B. No. 2919, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

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

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair