HI HB1292

Authorizes Hawaii executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental bodies or partnership agreements with private-sector entities and nonprofit organizations to achieve statutorily mandated goals

Requires all such agreements to be consistent with the department's statutory mandates, promote public benefits, ensure transparency and accountability, and comply with state procurement law (chapter 103D)

Mandates attorney general review and approval of each agreement for form and legality

Requires departments and agencies to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing the scope, purpose, and outcome of all intergovernmental and partnership agreements no later than 20 days before each legislative session

Takes effect July 1, 2025