Bill Text: HI HB1939 | 2016 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-01-27 - Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 2 [HB1939 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2016-HB1939-Introduced.html

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1939
TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2016
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to the research corporation of the university of hawaii.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  Section 304A-3005, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

     "§304A-3005  Research corporation excepted from certain state laws.  To carry out the purposes and objectives of the research corporation, including the conduct of research and training projects, the research corporation shall be granted flexibility in hiring its personnel and in handling and disbursing moneys by being excepted from the following state laws:

     (1)  Sections 36-27 and 36-30, relating to special fund reimbursements to the state general fund;

     (2)  Chapter 103D, relating to advertising for bids and purchases to be made in Hawaii whenever public moneys are expended;

     (3)  Chapter 103D with respect to construction contracts; provided that the exception shall not apply where state funds are used and compliance with chapter 103D is required by a bill enacted by the legislature;

     (4)  Chapter 76, relating to civil service; provided that all state agencies shall obtain the prior written approval of the governor on a request for, amendment to, or supplement to research corporation services for a project; and

     (5)  Section 78-1, relating to public employment."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii

 

Description:

Requires all state agencies to obtain the governor's written approval on a request for, amendment to, or supplement to research corporation services for a project.

 

 

 

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