THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
1234 |
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"§26-
Intergovernmental
agreements and partnerships. (a)
A department or agency established under this chapter may enter into:
(1) Intergovernmental agreements with
other governmental bodies; or
(2) Partnership agreements with
private-sector entities or nonprofit organizations,
to achieve statutorily mandated goals.
(b) Each intergovernmental or
partnership agreement shall:
(1) Be consistent with the statutory
mandates of the department or agency;
(2) Promote public benefits and align
with state policy goals;
(3) Ensure transparency, accountability,
and compliance with chapter 103D; and
(4) Be reviewed and approved as to form
and legality by the attorney general.
(c) Each department or agency shall submit to the legislature a report on the intergovernmental and partnership agreements entered into by the department or agency no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each session. The report shall detail the scope, purpose, and outcome of each intergovernmental and partnership agreement entered into by the department or agency."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
Intergovernmental Agreements; Partnerships; Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies; Authorization; Report
Description:
Authorizes Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies. Requires annual report to the Legislature.
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