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HI HB2194

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Isaac Choy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts University of Hawaii employees directly involved in research or development of university-sponsored and approved technology from Chapter 84, HRS (state ethics code) when performing technology transfer and commercialization activities.

  • Defines "technology" as the practical application of knowledge, or the materials, techniques, or devices used in the application.

  • Requires the University of Hawaii to submit an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days before each regular session describing technology transfers to the private sector and their anticipated benefits to the State or public.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2525.

Legislative Description

Ethics Code; University of Hawaii; Technology Transfer

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).

2/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2016
Higher Education1/27/2016

Full Bill Text

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