HI SCR199

Urges the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to establish a three-year moratorium on resident tuition increases, effective July 1, 2014

Cites University of Hawaii's tuition and fees more than doubling from $4,522 in 2006-2007 to $9,404 in 2012-2013, with planned increases of 3-7% annually through 2016-2017

Notes the University of Hawaii had one of the fastest tuition increase rates among U.S. public universities, with full-time students' net tuition costs rising 46.6% compared to the national average of 8.3%

Argues that a moratorium would improve college affordability and accessibility for Hawaii residents attending the state's only public university system

Directs transmission of copies to the Governor, Board of Regents Chairperson, and University of Hawaii System President