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This bill amends the existing law governing the East-West Center, a nonprofit organization that promotes cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asian Pacific countries. The key modification involves changing the Center's financial oversight requirements. Specifically, the bill exempts the East-West Center from the qualifying standards and funding conditions outlined in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 42F, which typically apply to organizations receiving public funds. However, the bill maintains that if the Center contracts with any recipients or providers, those specific contractors will still be subject to the Chapter 42F requirements. The bill also makes several technical and grammatical updates to the existing law, such as clarifying language about bylaw adoption, meeting notices, property management, and the Center's powers to enter contracts, seek funding, and establish advisory boards. The changes aim to provide the East-West Center with more administrative flexibility while maintaining financial accountability for its contractors. The amendment preserves the Center's core mission of facilitating international cultural and technical exchanges while streamlining its operational guidelines.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=437&year=2026