THE SENATE S.B. NO. 3267 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII 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:
THE SENATE S.B. NO. 3267
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
3267
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022
S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
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[;] and invasive species control and eradication; 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 for employees of the State and programs and projects administered by the State." SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
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[;] and invasive species control and eradication; 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 for employees of the State and programs and projects administered by the State."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
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 only in the event a state program or employee is affected. Retains the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii's ability to maintain contracts related to invasive species control or eradication. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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 only in the event a state program or employee is affected. Retains the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii's ability to maintain contracts related to invasive species control or eradication. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.