SB 1234: Intergovernmental Agreements; Partnerships; Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies; Authorization; Report

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that in New Zealand, government industry agreements are a well-utilized tool for managing the government's response to biosecurity threats.  Government industry agreements are established between the government and private entities within the agricultural sector to outline the division of roles and responsibilities if a biosecurity threat occurs.  For example, when a devastating kiwi fruit fungus was discovered in New Zealand, the New Zealand government entered into a government industry agreement with the fruit industry that outlined how future biosecurity threats to kiwi fruit would be handled, including the financial contributions that private entities would make toward the response efforts.  Since that initial agreement in 2014, additional government industry agreements have also been signed in New Zealand relating to pork, apples, pears, and many other industries.

     The legislature believes that Hawaii would benefit significantly from creating a similar process for establishing government industry agreements.  These agreements would allow the State to plan for potential biosecurity threats and to enter into partnerships with private entities to meet the State's statutory goals and mandates, including food sustainability and food production goals.  The ability to enter into agreements like New Zealand's government industry agreements would allow the State to work collaboratively with private industries to ensure that all parties' interests are advanced.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to authorize certain state departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental agreements and partnerships.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§26-     Intergovernmental agreements and partnerships.  (a)  A department or agency established under this chapter may enter into:

     (1)  Intergovernmental agreements with other governmental bodies; or

     (2)  Partnership agreements with private-sector entities, including nonprofit organizations,

to achieve statutorily mandated goals.

     (b)  Each intergovernmental or partnership agreement shall:

     (1)  Be consistent with the statutory mandates of the department or agency;

     (2)  Promote public benefits and align with state policy goals;

     (3)  Ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with chapter 103D; and

     (4)  Be reviewed and approved as to form and legality by the attorney general.

     (c)  Each department or agency shall submit to the legislature a report on the intergovernmental and partnership agreements entered into by the department or agency no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session.  The report shall detail the scope, purpose, and outcome of each intergovernmental and partnership agreement entered into by the department or agency."

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect on May 13, 2040.

Report Title:

Intergovernmental Agreements; Partnerships; Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies; Authorization; Report

Description:

Authorizes executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies.  Requires an annual report to the Legislature.  Effective 5/13/2040.  (SD2)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§26-    Intergovernmental agreements and partnerships.  (a)  A department or agency established under this chapter may enter into:

     (1)  Intergovernmental agreements with other governmental bodies; or

     (2)  Partnership agreements with private-sector entities or nonprofit organizations,

to achieve statutorily mandated goals.

     (b)  Each intergovernmental or partnership agreement shall:

     (1)  Be consistent with the statutory mandates of the department or agency;

     (2)  Promote public benefits and align with state policy goals;

     (3)  Ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with chapter 103D; and

     (4)  Be reviewed and approved as to form and legality by the attorney general.

     (c)  Each department or agency shall submit to the legislature a report on the intergovernmental and partnership agreements entered into by the department or agency no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each session.  The report shall detail the scope, purpose, and outcome of each intergovernmental and partnership agreement entered into by the department or agency."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on May 13, 2040.

Report Title:

Intergovernmental Agreements; Partnerships; Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies; Authorization; Report

Description:

Authorizes executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies.  Requires an annual report to the Legislature.  Effective 5/13/2040.  (SD1)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 26, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§26-     Intergovernmental agreements and partnerships.  (a)  A department or agency established under this chapter may enter into:

     (1)  Intergovernmental agreements with other governmental bodies; or

     (2)  Partnership agreements with private-sector entities or nonprofit organizations,

to achieve statutorily mandated goals.

     (b)  Each intergovernmental or partnership agreement shall:

     (1)  Be consistent with the statutory mandates of the department or agency;

     (2)  Promote public benefits and align with state policy goals;

     (3)  Ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with chapter 103D; and

     (4)  Be reviewed and approved as to form and legality by the attorney general.

     (c)  Each department or agency shall submit to the legislature a report on the intergovernmental and partnership agreements entered into by the department or agency no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each session.  The report shall detail the scope, purpose, and outcome of each intergovernmental and partnership agreement entered into by the department or agency."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.

Report Title:

Intergovernmental Agreements; Partnerships; Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies; Authorization; Report

Description:

Authorizes Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies.  Requires annual report to the Legislature.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 910

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    S.B. No. 1234

       S.D. 2

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 1234, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to authorize executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental bodies and partnerships with private sector entities and nonprofit organizations.

     Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Hawaii Community Development Authority.

     Your Committee received written comments in opposition to this measure from the Hawaii Government Employees Association, UNITE HERE Local 5, and one individual.

     Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Department of Budget and Finance, State Procurement Office, and Hawaii State Public Library System.

     Your Committee finds that the agreements and partnerships authorized by this measure will be mutually beneficial for both the State and private industries and will help support the State's food sustainability goals and other goals.

     Your Committee has amended this measure by:

     (1)  Inserting a preamble section to clarify the purpose of the measure; and

     (2)  Making technical, nonsubstantive edits for purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1234, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1234, S.D. 2.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 214

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    S.B. No. 1234

       S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 1234 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose and intent of this measure is to:

     (1)  Authorize executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental bodies and partnership agreements with private sector entities or nonprofit organizations to achieve statutorily mandated goals; and

     (2)  Require an annual report to the Legislature.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Community Development Authority.

     Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from UNITE HERE Local 5 and Hawaii Government Employees Association, AFSCME Local 152, AFL-CIO.

     Your Committee received comments on this measure from the State Procurement Office, The Legal Clinic, and Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights.

     Your Committee finds that the State has a number of ambitious statutorily mandated goals and recognizes that collaborating with other government agencies and the private sector can improve efficiency, thereby facilitating the achievement of these goals.  Your Committee notes that the reporting requirement in this measure can help provide necessary oversight and accountability to the intergovernmental or partnership agreements authorized in this measure.

     Your Committee has amended this measure by inserting an effective date of May 13, 2040, to encourage further discussion.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1234, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1234, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs,