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HI HB1652
Bill
Status
4/8/2014
Primary Sponsor
Isaac Choy
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AI Summary
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Establishes a five-year pilot program from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2019 making the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy financially and managerially independent.
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Creates a special fund for the college supported entirely by revenues from tuition, grants, fees, and donations, exempt from university system fees and central service expenses.
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Establishes a seven-member board of governors to oversee the college, with members appointed by the University of Hawaii board of regents chair, governor, board of pharmacy chair, House speaker, and Senate president.
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Authorizes the special fund to reimburse UH at Hilo construction costs, procure loans for facilities, pay debt service, and cover operational and maintenance expenses.
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Requires the UH board of regents to evaluate the college's fiscal sustainability by July 1, 2018 and report findings to the legislature by January 2019 to determine if the pilot program should continue or be terminated.
Legislative Description
UH Hilo College of Pharmacy; Pilot Program; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
Last Action
Failed to pass Final Reading. Ayes, 7. Aye(s) with reservations, 1 (Senator(s) Espero); Noes, 17 (Senator(s) Baker, Dela Cruz, English, Gabbard, Green, Hee, Kahele, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kouchi, Nishihara, Ruderman, Shimabukuro, Solomon, Tokuda, Wakai, Slom). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) L. Thielen).
5/1/2014