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HI SB3186

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Donna Kim

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate the requirement that the Governor appoint University of Hawaii Board of Regents members from candidates presented by the candidate advisory council.

  • Allows the Governor to appoint board members directly, subject to Senate advice and consent, without limitation to a pre-approved candidate list.

  • Clarifies that the Board of Regents has exclusive jurisdiction over the internal structure, management, and operation of the university.

  • Ballot question asks voters whether to eliminate the candidate advisory council requirement and allow the Governor to appoint board members without being limited to a candidate list.

  • Amendment takes effect on July 30, 2075.

Legislative Description

Proposing An Amendment To Article X, Section 6, Of The Hawaii Constitution To Repeal The University Of Hawaii Board Of Regents Candidate Advisory Council.

Constitutional Amendment

Last Action

Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 2).

3/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Higher Education & Technology3/10/2022
Judiciary2/15/2022
Higher Education1/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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