Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR160

Introduced

3/11/22

Refer

3/16/22

Report Pass

4/6/22

Passed

4/7/22

Caption

Requesting The School Facilities Authority To Adopt And Publish Administrative Rules Necessary To Implement Act 72, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2020, As Amended, By No Later Than July 1, 2023, And The Governor To Submit A Related Report.

Impact

The implementation of SR160 aims to provide a legal framework within which the School Facilities Authority can operate more effectively. It emphasizes the need for clear administrative guidelines that will enhance the Authority's ability to undertake public school development projects efficiently. This clarity seeks to ensure smooth execution of capital improvement projects, which are essential for maintaining and upgrading the facilities used for educational purposes across the state.

Summary

Senate Resolution 160 (SR160) was introduced to address the operational clarity and administrative procedures of the newly established School Facilities Authority, which was created under Act 72 of the Session Laws of Hawaii 2020. The resolution requests that the School Facilities Authority adopt and publish necessary administrative rules to properly implement Act 72 by July 1, 2023. Additionally, it requires the Governor to submit a report detailing how the Authority acquires real property and manages capital improvement contracts to the Legislature before the next session begins.

Contention

While SR160 is largely procedural, there may be contention surrounding the speed and effectiveness with which the School Facilities Authority can adopt these rules and begin its operations. Given the importance of timely execution of school facilities projects, any delay in establishing these administrative rules could lead to significant challenges in managing existing educational infrastructures. Stakeholders may have varying opinions on the adequacy of the rules once established and how these will translate into practical operations within Hawaii's educational framework.

Companion Bills

HI SCR168

Same As Requesting The School Facilities Authority To Adopt And Publish Administrative Rules Necessary To Implement Act 72, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2020, As Amended, By No Later Than July 1, 2023.

Previously Filed As

HI SB3128

Relating To Act 212, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021.

HI HB1071

Relating To The Repeal Of Act 212, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021, As Amended By Act 150, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.

HI SB1337

Relating To Act 278, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.

HI SB1369

Relating To The Repeal Of Act 212, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2021, As Amended By Act 150, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.

HI HB1039

Relating To Act 278, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.

HI SR46

Requesting The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation To Adopt Administrative Rules That Preempt The Counties From Imposing Residential Income Requirements On Housing Projects Subject To Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, That Are Lower Than Those Adopted Or Established By The State.

HI SR163

Urging The Department Of Agriculture To Adopt Proposed Amendments To Chapter 4-72, Hawaii Administrative Rules, That Provide Important Authorities For The Department To Prevent The Spread Of Insects, Diseases, And Other Invasive Pests Within The State.

HI SR56

Requesting Businesses In Hawaii To Use Hawaiian Language And Requesting The Department Of Education To Develop And Implement Education Programs To Teach Employees Hawaiian And Hire Permanent Hawaiian Language Teachers.

HI SB1367

Relating To Act 130, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2022.

HI HB1069