Bills

HR 103: requesting the board of regents of the university of hawaii to review and clarify the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the University of Hawaii system in relation to the responsibilities of individual campuses.

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: House
Latest Version Date: 2026-03-16

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-04-07: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.)

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What does this bill do?

The resolution asks the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to review and clearly define the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the UH system versus those of individual campuses. The review should look at how the system can better support statewide priorities, improve coordination among campuses, and serve students.

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requesting the board of regents of the university of hawaii to review and clarify the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the University of Hawaii system in relation to the responsibilities of individual campuses.

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HR103

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.R. NO.	103
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the University of Hawaii System, as referred to in the Legislative Reference Bureau's Directory of State, County, and Federal Officials, is compromised of the Office of the President and various administrative offices that oversee particular University functions; and

WHEREAS, effective coordination among campuses requires clear understanding of the responsibilities of the University of Hawaii System and the roles of individual campuses; and

WHEREAS, the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems conducted a study examining the structure and governance of the University of Hawaii and recommended increased attention to the distinct functions of the University of Hawaii System and its role in supporting statewide priorities; and

WHEREAS, clarifying the responsibilities of the University of Hawaii System can strengthen coordination, improve transparency, and support effective decision-making; and

WHEREAS, section 304A-105, Hawaii Revised Statutes, grants the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii exclusive jurisdiction over the internal structure, management, and operation of the University of Hawaii System; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, that the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii is requested to review and clarify the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the University of Hawaii System in relation to the responsibilities of individual campuses; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the review consider how the University of Hawaii System can most effectively support statewide strategic priorities, coordination among campuses, and service to students across the islands; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii and President of the University of Hawaii.

	OFFERED BY:	_____________________________

Report Title:

University of Hawaii; Office of the President

Date	Status
Apr 7, 2026	The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.
Apr 2, 2026	Scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:05AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Mar 31, 2026	Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakamura, Perruso excused (2).
Mar 31, 2026	Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1569-26), recommending referral to FIN.
Mar 25, 2026	The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Evslin, Woodson, Muraoka.
Mar 23, 2026	Resolution scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 03-25-26 2:30PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Mar 18, 2026	Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 19
Mar 16, 2026	Offered

Date	Description	Location	Votes
Apr 7, 2026	The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED	House Standing Committee on Finance	15 0 1 Passed
Mar 25, 2026	The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED	House Standing Committee on Higher Education	7 0 3 Passed

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Date	Testimony PDF
Mar 24, 2026	HR103_TESTIMONY_HED_03-25-26_.PDF

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HR103 (3/16/2026)