Report Title:

University of Hawaii; Procurement

Description:

Reinstates the ability of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services rather than use the State procurement code.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	3204
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2008
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

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

     SECTION 1.  Section 304A-105, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

     "(b)  The board of regents shall develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of goods, services, and construction, consistent with the goals of public accountability and public procurement practices, but not subject to chapter 103D.  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, chapter 103D shall not be applicable to procurement actions or activities undertaken, conducted, or performed under authority of the board of regents or the University of Hawaii.  However, where possible, the board is encouraged to use the provisions of chapter 103D; provided that the use of one or more provisions of chapter 103D shall not constitute a waiver of the exemption of chapter 103D and shall not subject the board to any other provision of chapter 103D."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

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

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________
	BY REQUEST