HB 407 Summary

• Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to obtain legislative approval before implementing any proposed tuition fee increases.

• Addresses concerns about rapid tuition growth at UH, with increases of 3.1% (2012-2013), 5.5% (2013-2014), 7.5% (2014-2015), and scheduled 7.5% increases for 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 304A-401 to add a new subsection (c) requiring tuition fee increase approval during a regular legislative session before taking effect.

• Takes effect on July 1, 2015.