RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Summary
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii system. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Transfers all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill consolidates three separate revolving funds into one unified University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund, replacing the previous separate funds for the University of Hawaii at Hilo and community colleges. The change streamlines administration by allowing a single fund to serve all university campuses and operating units, while maintaining the ability to collect fees and cover conference expenses without competitive bidding requirements.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from three separate funds (University of Hawaii at Hilo, community colleges, and a general university fund) to one consolidated fund that serves all university campuses and operating units within the University of Hawaii system.
SCOPE
Consolidated three separate revolving funds into one unified fund for all University of Hawaii campuses and operating units
TIMELINE
Changed the effective date from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2050
FISCAL
Updated appropriation language to include fiscal year 2026-2027 in addition to 2025-2026
REQUIREMENT
Maintained exemption from competitive bidding requirements for conference expenses across all campuses
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 13, 2025
Committee
Reported from HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 414) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
upper
Feb 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Fevella.
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:10PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to HRE, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Ron Kouchi
DDemocratic
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