HI HB26

Declares that University of Hawaii employee salaries and benefits equal to or exceeding twice the governor's salary constitute a matter of statewide concern due to potential adverse budgeting impacts.

Requires the UH Board of Regents to submit proposed legislation to the legislature at least 20 days before the next regular session when proposing any salary or benefits package equal to or greater than twice the governor's salary.

Allows the legislature to disapprove such proposals by either a two-thirds vote in one chamber or a majority vote in both chambers; disapproved packages do not take effect.

Mandates annual UH Board of Regents reports detailing all executive, managerial, and faculty salaries, plus specific information (job title, hire date, combined benefits, fringe benefits, contract dates, termination conditions) for any employee earning more than the governor's salary.

Requires UH to indicate in annual reports whether any employees were newly added to the high-compensation category compared to the previous year.