RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.

SB 1254 prohibits current employees of the University of Hawaii and the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii from serving on the Board of Regents. This directly affects active staff at these institutions who might otherwise hold board positions. The bill's key provision is a clear ban on dual roles, requiring board members to be separate from university operational staff. The policy change would prevent current employees from being appointed to the Board of Regents moving forward.