HI HB23

Subjects University of Hawaii tuition fee increases to legislative disapproval, requiring approval by two-thirds vote of either chamber or majority vote of both houses in a regular legislative session.

Requires the University of Hawaii to submit a resolution to the legislature for review of proposed tuition increases along with detailed written justification.

Applies to regular credit and summer session tuition fee increases for the 2018-2019 academic year and all subsequent academic years.

Addresses legislature's concern that tuition at University of Hawaii at Manoa increased annually between 2011-2017 (ranging from 3.1% to 7.6% per year) and aims to ensure affordable access to higher education.