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THE SENATE |
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 |
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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. Section 304A-112, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§304A-112[]] Contracts
for services provided by the research corporation of the University of Hawaii. (a)
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, when the university determines
that neither the university nor another state agency can more effectively or
efficiently accomplish the purposes of the sponsored research and training
activities, the university shall contract with the research corporation of the
University of Hawaii established under section [[]304A-3001[]] to
provide management and other services as described in subsection (b) to support
the university's research and training activities. Contracts by the university with the research
corporation pursuant to this section shall be limited to sponsored research and
training projects; except that [university projects supported by] funds
appropriated by the legislature may also be contracted to the research
corporation [pursuant to rules adopted by the board of regents.] for purposes
of supporting or facilitating sponsored research and training activities or for
advancing innovation and entrepreneurship in the State.
(b) Management and other support services provided by the research corporation pursuant to this section may include:
(1) The procurement of goods and services;
(2) Employment of personnel; and
(3) The provision of advance funding for research and training contracts and grants.
These services may be provided by the corporation to the university without regard to chapter 76, 78, 89, or 103D.
(c) The university shall, for employment of personnel, consult with employee unions to review conformance of positions with exceptions to collective bargaining."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
University of Hawaii; Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Contracts; Sponsored Projects; Employees
Description:
Allows the University of Hawaii to enter into contracts with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii for the purposes of supporting or facilitating sponsored research and training activities, or for advancing innovation and entrepreneurship in the State using funds appropriated by the Legislature. Requires the university to consult with employee unions to review conformance positions with exceptions to collective bargaining for the purpose of employment of personnel.
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