Bill > HB1169

This bill establishes a new University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund to streamline and consolidate conference center financial operations across the University of Hawaii system. The new fund will replace two existing revolving funds (one for the University of Hawaii at Hilo and another for Community Colleges) and allows the university to collect fees for conference center programs, establish separate accounts for different campuses and operating units, and spend funds on conference-related expenses without being constrained by standard competitive bidding requirements. The university will be required to submit a detailed report to the legislature before each regular session, accounting for all income and expenditures from the fund. On July 1, 2025, all unencumbered funds from the previous conference center revolving funds will be transferred to this new centralized fund. The bill aims to provide more flexibility and administrative efficiency in managing conference center programs across the University of Hawaii system, while maintaining financial transparency through mandatory reporting.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1169&year=2025