Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology, to which was referred S.B. No. 2380 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to provide statutory authority for the funding of the State Art Museum and incorporate the State Art Museum, the Arts in Public Places program, and the Relocatable Works of Art program under the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Hawaii Consortium for the Arts testified in support of the measure.

Your Committee finds that this measure will clarify the role and responsibilities of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts as it relates to the operations of the State Art Museum, as well as the Arts in Public Place program and the Relocatable Works of Art program. Moreover, testimony submitted by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts suggested that a non-profit entity called the "The Friends of the Hawaii State Art Museum" be created to receive funds in support of the State Art Museum, proceeds from product sales, revenues from the museum's facility rental program, and private contributions. Such an entity is integral to the growth and success of the State Art Museum, as exemplified by other similar organizations such as the Friends of the Judiciary Historic Center and the Friends of Iolani Palace. Finally, this measure will ensure that Hawaii's unique and beautiful artwork will be properly managed, preserved, and placed on display for the people of Hawaii to enjoy and appreciate.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2380 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.