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THE SENATE |
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2607 |
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TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE, 2018 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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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. The legislature finds that concerns have been raised as to whether the research corporation of the University of Hawaii has been given a broader range of flexibility than originally intended.
The purpose of this Act is to place a restriction on the exceptions the research corporation of the University of Hawaii has regarding advertising for bids and purchases.
SECTION 2. 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; provided
that the exemption shall be limited to contracts that are directly related to
research, and contracts for investigations, training, and studies that are
directly related to research, with a total estimated value of
$ or less;
(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; and
(5) Section 78-1, relating to public employment."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Contracts
Description:
Places a restriction on the exemptions the research corporation of the University of Hawaii has with regard to chapter 103D, HRS, relating to advertising for bids and purchases to be made in Hawaii whenever public moneys are expended.
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