SB 758: RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to the State archives.

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

     SECTION 1.  (a)  There is established with the department of accounting and general services the state archives relocation task force.  The purpose of the state archives relocation task force shall be to make recommendations on a new location for the state archives building.

     (b)  The state archives relocation task force shall consist of the following members:

     (1)  The state archivist, who shall serve as the chair of the task force;

     (2)  The comptroller, or the comptroller's designee;

     (3)  The land administrator or the land administrator's designee; and

     (4)  Two members appointed by the governor without regard to section 26-34; provided that:

          (A)  One of the members shall be an archivist in the State; and

          (B)  One of the members shall have expertise in construction or real estate acquisition.

     (c)  The state archives relocation task force shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regulation session of 2026 containing:

     (1)  The following for the state archives building:

          (A)  A recommendation for the new location;

          (B)  Recommended building requirements;

          (C)  Estimated costs for the relocation, including estimated costs for any construction, renovation, and land acquisition;

     (2)  Any other information or recommendations pertinent to the relocation of the state archives building.

     (d)  The state archives relocation task force shall cease to exist on June 30, 2026.

     SECTION 2.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

State Archives; Relocation; New Building; Department of Accounting and General Services

Description:

Establishes the State Archives Relocation Task Force to make recommendations on a new location for the state archives building.

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