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2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1893.1 Periodic evaluation.

§304A-1893.1 Periodic evaluation.
(a) Evaluations shall be conducted of the projects and activities funded by the energy systems development special fund. Using objective criteria, the evaluation shall assess the degree to which the projects and activities comport with and achieve the stated objectives of the energy systems development special fund pursuant to section 304A-2169.1.
(b) The initial evaluation shall be conducted beginning July 1, 2017, and every three years thereafter by a two-person panel of independent energy and environmental technical experts who shall be appointed by the University of Hawaii office of the vice president for research and innovation. The panel shall submit a report of the findings and recommendations of each evaluation to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the following regular session. The Hawaii natural energy institute shall cooperate with and provide support to the evaluation panel. [L 2014, c 107, pt of §1; am L 2017, c 15, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1894.1 Plan of action.

§304A-1894.1 Plan of action.
Prior to the initiation of any projects or activities authorized by section 304A-2169.1, the Hawaii natural energy institute shall develop a plan of action in coordination with the chief energy officer of the Hawaii state energy office with the intent of promoting effective prioritization and focusing of efforts consistent with the State's energy programs. [L 2014, c 107, pt of §2; am L 2019, c 122, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1901 Definitions.

Note
Subpart repealed July 1, 2028. L 2022, c 255, § §11, 18.
§304A-1901 Definitions.
As used in this subpart:
"Board of regents" means the board of regents of the University of Hawaii.
"Fees" includes rents on leases of Mauna Kea lands, moneys received for use of Mauna Kea lands, moneys attributable to commercial activities on Mauna Kea lands, and moneys received for the use of facilities and programs on Mauna Kea lands.
"Mauna Kea lands" means the lands that the University of Hawaii is leasing from the board of land and natural resources, including the Mauna Kea Science Reserve, Hale Pohaku, the connecting roadway corridor between Hale Pohaku and the Mauna Kea Science Reserve, and any other lands on Mauna Kea that the University of Hawaii leases or over which the University of Hawaii acquires control or jurisdiction. [L 2009, c 132, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1902 Mauna Kea lands; fees; lease agreements.

§304A-1902 Mauna Kea lands; fees; lease agreements.
(a)
The board of regents may charge a fee for use of the Mauna Kea lands and for the use of facilities and programs related to the Mauna Kea lands.
(b) The board of regents may enter into lease agreements for the Mauna Kea lands; provided that the University of Hawaii shall comply with all statutory requirements in the disposition of ceded lands.
(c) In establishing the fees, the board of regents shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91; provided that the fees shall be established at an open public meeting pursuant to chapter 92. The fees shall be deposited into the Mauna Kea lands management special fund established under section 304A-2170. [L 2009, c 132, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1903 Mauna Kea lands; rules.

[ §304A-1903] Mauna Kea lands; rules.
The board of regents may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to regulate public and commercial activities on Mauna Kea lands.
In adopting these rules, the board shall:
(1) Strive for consistency with the administrative rules of the division of forestry and wildlife of the department of land and natural resources related to forest reserves and natural area reserves;
(2) Consult with the office of Hawaiian affairs to ensure that these rules shall not affect any right, customarily and traditionally exercised for subsistence, cultural, and religious purposes and possessed by ahupuaa tenants who are descendants of native Hawaiians who inhabited the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778, subject to the right of the State to regulate such rights; and
(3) Hold at least one public hearing, in addition to the public hearing at which decision-making on the proposed rule is made, on the island of Hawaii. [L 2009, c 132, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1904 Violations; penalties; costs; collection.

§304A-1904 Violations; penalties; costs; collection.
(a) In consultation with the office of Hawaiian affairs, the board of regents may set and provide for the assessment and collection of administrative fines for violations of this subpart or rules adopted hereunder; provided that the fines shall be set as follows:
(1) For the first violation, not more than $2,500;
(2) For the second violation within five years of a previous violation, not more than $5,000; and
(3) For the third violation within five years of a prior violation and any subsequent violation, not more than $10,000.
(b) Each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) The costs of any enforcement proceedings, including the costs of contested case proceedings, may be assessed against a party found to be in violation.
(d) Any action taken to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this section shall be considered a civil action. [L 2009, c 132, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1905 Mauna Kea lands; reporting requirements.

§304A-1905 Mauna Kea lands; reporting requirements.
The board of regents shall report annually to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, on the Mauna Kea lands activities, current and pending lease agreements and fees, the status of current and pending administrative rules, income and expenditures of the Mauna Kea lands [management] special fund established in section 304A-2170, and any other issues that may impact the activities of the Mauna Kea lands. [L 2009, c 132, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1961 Innovation and commercialization initiative program

Note
Subpart repealed June 30, 2024. L Sp 2021, c 8, §16.
§304A-1961 Innovation and commercialization initiative program
;
establishment.
[See Note at subpart heading.]
There is established within the University of Hawaii an innovation and commercialization initiative program under the direction of the vice president for research and innovation. [L Sp 2021, c 8, pt of §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1963 University innovation and commercialization initiative special fund.

§304A-1963 University innovation and commercialization initiative special fund.
[See Note at subpart heading.]
(a) There is established the university innovation and commercialization initiative special fund into which shall be deposited, and shall not be considered part of the general fund, all funds consistent with the purposes of this subpart that are:
(1) Appropriated by the legislature;
(2) Received as repayments of loans;
(3) Earned on investments;
(4) Received pursuant to a venture agreement;
(5) Received as royalties;
(6) Received as premiums or fees charged by the university; or
(7) Otherwise received by the program.
(b) Revenues deposited into the special fund may be expended by the University of Hawaii for all costs and expenses associated with the operation of the innovation and commercialization initiative program without regard to chapters 76, 78, 89, 102, 103, and 103D. Revenues not expended as provided in this section may be transferred to other university funds to be expended for the general benefit of the university. [L Sp 2021, c 8, pt of §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1964 Confidentiality of trade secrets; disclosure of financial information.

§304A-1964 Confidentiality of trade secrets; disclosure of financial information.
[See Note at subpart heading.]
Any documents or data made or received by the University of Hawaii under this subpart, to the extent that the material or data consist of trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information that may be withheld from public disclosure under chapter 92F, shall not be publicly disclosed; provided that if the university purchases a qualified security, the nonconfidential commercial and financial information regarding that security shall be a public record of the university. The board of regents, or any subcommittee of the board, may hold an executive session as provided in section 92-4 to discuss trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information that may be withheld under chapter 92F. [L Sp 2021, c 8, pt of §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1965 Limitation on liability.

§304A-1965 Limitation on liability.
[See Note at subpart heading.]
(a) The University of Hawaii shall not assume or otherwise promise to answer for the debt, contract, or liability of any other person or private entity involved with the innovation and commercialization initiative program.
(b) Notwithstanding chapters 661 and 662, or any other law to the contrary, nothing in this subpart shall create an obligation, debt, claim, cause of action, claim for relief, charge, or any other liability of any kind whatsoever in favor of any person or entity, without regard to whether that person or entity receives any benefits under this subpart, against the State or its officers and employees. The State and its officers and employees shall not be liable for the results of any investment, purchase of securities, loan, or other assistance provided pursuant to this subpart. Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as authorizing any claim against the University of Hawaii in excess of any note, loan, or other specific indebtedness incurred by the university or in excess of any insurance policy acquired for the university or its employees. [L Sp 2021, c 8, pt of §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1966 Preservation of governmental immunity; full faith and credit.

§304A-1966 Preservation of governmental immunity; full faith and credit.
[See Note at subpart heading.]
No contract, agreement, or statement made by the University of Hawaii pursuant to this subpart shall constitute an express or implied waiver by the university of its governmental or sovereign immunity as a public agency of the State, nor shall the contracts, agreements, or statements constitute an express or implied acceptance of liabilities in excess of liabilities allowable under applicable governmental immunity laws. No activity conducted by the university or agreement entered into pursuant to this subpart shall be deemed a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State. [L Sp 2021, c 8, pt of §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1967 Cooperation with the University of Hawaii by state agencies.

§304A-1967 Cooperation with the University of Hawaii by state agencies.
[See Note at subpart heading.]
Every state agency may render services to the University of Hawaii upon the university's request for any purpose related to this subpart. [L Sp 2021, c 8, pt of §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1969 Biennial report.

§304A-1969 Biennial report.
[See Note at subpart heading.]
No later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of each odd-numbered year, the University of Hawaii shall submit a report to the legislature concerning:
(1) All funds deposited into the university innovation and commercialization initiative special fund and a detailed description of the use of those funds;
(2) Coordinated efforts between the innovation and commercialization initiative program and other state agencies, including the Hawaii technology development corporation, the Hawaii strategic development corporation, and the Hawaii state energy office, to move the State's innovation goals forward, and to more efficiently and effectively utilize resources to achieve these outcomes; and
(3) A disclosure, including its conflict of interest management plan, of all conflicts of interest of any employee relating to its activities conducted pursuant to this subpart. [L Sp 2021, c 8, pt of §10]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-1971 Cancer research center of Hawaii.

§304A-1971 Cancer research center of Hawaii.
(a) There is established an organized research unit, hereinafter known as the cancer research center of Hawaii, to conduct cancer research. The cancer research center of Hawaii shall be administered by a director to be appointed in accordance with board of regents policy.
(b) The cancer research center of Hawaii shall be administratively affiliated with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine. The administrative services and infrastructure teams of the cancer research center of Hawaii and the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine may be merged to achieve greater efficiency.
(c) The provost of the University of Hawaii at Manoa shall have authority to direct and achieve efficiencies at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine and cancer research center of Hawaii.
(d) The programs of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine and cancer research center of Hawaii, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa shall identify opportunities to:
(1) Capitalize on collaboration between the programs; and
(2) Maximize operational efficiencies between the University of Hawaii John A. Burns school of medicine and cancer research center of Hawaii,
including but not limited to shared services and personnel whenever feasible and utilization of centralized services available through the University of Hawaii at Manoa whenever appropriate.
(e) The cancer research center of Hawaii's research agenda shall focus on research, education, patient care, and community outreach and reflect an understanding of the ethnic, cultural, and environmental characteristics of the State and the Pacific region.
(f) The cancer research center of Hawaii may:
(1) Engage in international research collaborations;
(2) Undertake research studies and clinical trials; and
(3) Participate in projects and programs of the National Cancer Institute. [L Sp 2021, c 8, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2001 Benchmarks; annual budget requests; biennial reports.

§304A-2001 Benchmarks; annual budget requests; biennial reports.
(a) The board of regents shall adopt benchmarks to expand and develop the university to become a statewide campus that provides Hawaii with a higher education system designed to meet the future needs and demands of the citizens of the State and capitalize on the university's unique resources and location to become an international educational, research, and service center known both in the United States and throughout the Pacific and Asian countries. The benchmarks shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Expanding access to educational opportunity throughout the State;
(2) Striving for excellence in undergraduate education;
(3) Requiring the university to continue to gain prominence in research and distance learning;
(4) Revitalizing services to the State;
(5) Enhancing the international role of the university; and
(6) Maintaining diversity by clarifying campus missions and coordinating campus plans.
(b) The board of regents shall apply these benchmarks in the development of their annual budget request to the legislature and adoption of tuition schedules.
(c) The university shall conduct a periodic review of all instruction, organized research, public service, academic support, student services, and institutional support programs at each campus to determine whether the programs are operating for the purposes originally established and not inconsistent with the benchmarks adopted pursuant to subsection (a). The university shall submit a report of its findings to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the legislature in the second year of each fiscal biennium. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2002 Budget request computation; reporting of exempt fees of scholarship holders.

§304A-2002 Budget request computation; reporting of exempt fees of scholarship holders.
In computing its budget requests, the board of regents shall not show amounts of tuition and registration fees from which holders of scholarships are exempted. These amounts shall be reported for information purposes to the department of budget and finance but shall not be included in the statement of university income. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2003 Appropriations; accounts; depositories.

§304A-2003 Appropriations; accounts; depositories.
Moneys appropriated by the legislature for the university shall be payable by the director of finance, upon vouchers approved by the board of regents or by any officer elected or appointed by the board under section 304A-105 and authorized by the board to approve such vouchers on behalf of the board. All moneys received by or on behalf of the board or the university shall be deposited with the director of finance; except that any moneys received from the federal government or from private contributions shall be deposited and accounted for in accordance with conditions established by the agencies or persons from whom the moneys are received and except that, with the concurrence of the director of finance, moneys received from the federal government for research, training, and other related purposes of a transitory nature and moneys in trust, special, or revolving funds administered by the university may be deposited in depositories other than the state treasury; provided that the university informs the director of finance of the depositories in which moneys from the funds have been deposited and submits copies of annual statements from each of the depositories in which the moneys from the funds are deposited. All income from tuition and fees charged for regular courses of instruction and tuition related course and fee charges against students shall be deposited to the credit of the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund pursuant to section [304A-2153]. Income from university projects as defined and described in section [304A-2167.5] and sections [304A-2671] to [304A-2684], may be credited to special or other funds. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2004 Special and revolving funds; expenditures in excess of appropriations.

§304A-2004 Special and revolving funds; expenditures in excess of appropriations.
In any fiscal year if the amount of revenues deposited into a special or revolving fund of the university exceeds the amount appropriated from that fund for that year, the president may approve expenditures in excess of the amount appropriated, up to the amount by which revenues for that fund exceed the appropriations from that fund for a fiscal year. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2005 Special and revolving funds; management.

§304A-2005 Special and revolving funds; management.
In managing special and revolving funds under its control, the board of regents shall ensure that:
(1) The purposes for which special and revolving funds are expended, encumbered, or transferred benefit those upon whom fees and charges are imposed through these funds; and
(2) Fees and charges are fair and equitable with respect to the level and quality of services provided to those upon whom fees and charges are imposed. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2006 Special and revolving funds; fees and charges; public meetings exemption.

§304A-2006 Special and revolving funds; fees and charges; public meetings exemption.
In establishing or amending fees or charges that generate receipts for deposit into any University of Hawaii special or revolving fund, the board of regents shall be exempted from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91. The fees and charges may be established at an open meeting subject to the requirements of chapter 92. These fees and charges may include laboratory fees, special instructional fees, fees for admission to events, rental rates for facilities, equipment, or real property, and services provided to other government agencies and to the public. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2007 Special and revolving funds; annual report; expenditures in excess of appropriations.

§304A-2007 Special and revolving funds; annual report; expenditures in excess of appropriations.
(a) The university shall annually provide to the legislature, at least twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session, an itemized account of the income to and the expenditure from each university special and revolving fund during the previous fiscal year.
(b)
The report shall also include all expenditures in excess of each fund's appropriation for each fiscal year.
(c) The itemized account of income and expenditures required under this section shall be in addition to any other item for reporting that the legislature may specifically require under the law establishing the special or revolving fund. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2011, c 92, § §1, 3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2101 General fund budget appropriations; formulation.

§304A-2101 General fund budget appropriations; formulation.
(a) The general fund budget appropriations for the university shall be an amount not less than three times and not greater than five times the amount of regular tuition and related fee revenues estimated for that fiscal year.
(b) Any general fund budget appropriation for the university for operating purposes for any fiscal year shall include the consideration of:
(1) The fiscal condition of the State;
(2) Enrollment;
(3) Access to educational opportunity;
(4) The mix of resident and nonresident students; and
(5) Community service and noninstruction programs.
(c) No revenue received by the university pursuant to the University of Hawaii tuition and fees special fund established under section [304A-2153] may be used by the governor or the director of finance as a justification for reducing any budget request or allotment to the university unless the university requests such a reduction. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2102 Hawaii community college promise program subaccount.

§304A-2102 Hawaii community college promise program subaccount.
(a) There is established the Hawaii community college promise program subaccount within the University of Hawaii general fund. Moneys in the subaccount shall be used to provide financial assistance to qualified students through Hawaii community college promise program scholarships under section 304A-506.
(b) The University of Hawaii shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session regarding the subaccount. The report shall include but not be limited to the number of scholarships provided under the Hawaii community college promise program during the preceding year.
(c) This subaccount is not intended to provide loans or keep track of payback provisions. [L 2018, c 14, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2151 University of Hawaii risk management special fund.

§304A-2151 University of Hawaii risk management special fund.
(a) There is established the University of Hawaii risk management special fund. The following may be deposited into the special fund:
(1) Appropriations by the legislature;
(2) Assessments for risk management costs as applicable against any funds of the university;
(3) Moneys received from the settlement of claims or losses of the university that are not contractually or otherwise obligated for other purposes; and
(4) Moneys received pursuant to an insurance policy.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the university may transfer funds at its disposal into the special fund to be expended for the purposes provided herein.
(c) Revenues deposited into the special fund may be expended by the university for costs and expenses associated with the administration and operation of the risk management program, including but not limited to insurance premiums, retention payments, claims administration and operation, settlements, payment of judgments, other obligations, and legal fees and costs.
(d) The board of regents shall develop internal policies and procedures for the management of risk at the university that are consistent with the goals of public accountability. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2152 University of Hawaii at Manoa malpractice special fund.

§304A-2152 University of Hawaii at Manoa malpractice special fund.
(a) There is established the University of Hawaii at Manoa malpractice special fund, which shall be used for costs arising from the defense and settlement of claims against the university, its students, or its faculty for professional malpractice in programs that provide professional services, including but not limited to clinical medicine, nursing, and law; provided that this fund shall not be used to fund settlements funded through professional liability insurance or through special appropriations of the legislature.
(b) The university may establish appropriate charges and fees to individuals who are provided professional liability coverage under this section, the proceeds of which shall be deposited in accounts and credited to the University of Hawaii at Manoa malpractice special fund. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2154 Systemwide information technology and services special fund.

§304A-2154 Systemwide information technology and services special fund.
There is established the systemwide information technology and services special fund, from which all moneys shall be used in support of systemwide information technology and services including personnel, equipment costs, and other expenses, as well as planning, design, and implementation of information technology infrastructure within the university. All moneys for the fund shall be provided from revenues collected from users of information technology and services and any information technology user fee established pursuant to section [304A-401]. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2155 Library special fund.

§304A-2155 Library special fund.
There is established a library special fund for the libraries of the University of Hawaii into which shall be deposited all fines, fees, and other revenue derived from the libraries' operations. Moneys deposited in this fund may be expended to replace or repair lost, damaged, stolen, or outdated books, serials, and periodicals or to support and improve the services provided by the libraries. The amounts allocated to each campus library from the special fund shall be proportionate to the amount of revenues generated by each library. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2157 University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund.

§304A-2157 University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund.
(a) There is established the University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund. Except as otherwise provided by law, all revenues, including interest, derived and collected from the university's provision of auxiliary services shall be deposited into the University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund and shall be expended solely for the costs of providing these services. The university may establish and collect fees and charges for the costs of providing these services. The university also may transfer other funds into the University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund to offset the cost of these services. The university may establish accounts under the University of Hawaii auxiliary enterprises special fund to facilitate the administration of this fund among the various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii system. All expenditures from this fund shall be subject to legislative appropriation.
(b) As used in this section, "auxiliary services" means those services provided by the university to students, faculty, staff, and others that are ancillary to, but facilitate the instruction, research, and public service missions of the university and may include food services, transportation services, counseling and guidance, and laboratory animal services. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2159 University of Hawaii scholarship and assistance special fund

§304A-2159 University of Hawaii scholarship and assistance special fund
. (a) There is established the University of Hawaii scholarship and assistance special fund to be administered by the University of Hawaii. The special fund shall be administered pursuant to the authority of the board of regents to grant, modify, or suspend the scholarship and assistance under section [304A-501]. This fund shall be used to provide financial assistance to qualified students enrolled at any campus of the University of Hawaii.
(b) Revenues deposited into this fund shall include but not be limited to state, federal, and private funds, funds transferred by the university from the tuition and fees special fund pursuant to section [304A-2153], and appropriations for the state scholars program; provided that state funds appropriated for any scholarship program, including but not limited to the B Plus scholarship program, the Hawaii state scholars program, and the workforce development scholarship program, shall be kept in a separate and distinct account.
(c) The annual report for the special fund shall include but not be limited to the number of tuition waivers, scholarships, and stipends. The report shall also include but not be limited to the number of tuition waivers granted under section [304A-503] through the Hawaii opportunity program in education. The report shall also include recommendations as appropriate to the legislature on all tuition waivers.
(d) This fund is not intended to provide loans or keep track of payback provisions. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2 and c 257, §4]
Revision Note
The amendment by L 2006, c 257, §4 to repealed §304-16.6 is included in this section pursuant to L 2006, c 75, §18.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2160 State higher education loan fund.

§304A-2160 State higher education loan fund.
There is established a special fund to be known as the state higher education loan fund. The fund shall be a revolving fund and all interest and payments received on account of principal shall be credited to the fund. The fund shall be administered by the board of regents and shall be disbursed to needy students that meet eligibility requirements under section [304A-601] pursuant to rules adopted by the board. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2163 Center for nursing special fund.

§304A-2163 Center for nursing special fund.
There is established a center for nursing special fund into which shall be deposited any legislative appropriations, federal or private grants, and any other funds collected for the purposes of the center for nursing established under section [304A-1404]. The fund shall be administered by the university, and moneys in the fund shall be expended to support the center's activities. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2165 State aquarium special fund.

§304A-2165 State aquarium special fund.
There is established the state aquarium special fund into which shall be deposited all revenues derived from all fees for admission and all fees for the use of aquarium facilities and programs collected in conjunction with the operation of the state aquarium. The special fund may be deposited in depositories other than the state treasury; provided that the university:
(1) Informs the director of finance of the depositories in which moneys from the special fund have been deposited; and
(2) Submits copies of annual statements from each of the depositories in which the moneys from the special fund are deposited.
Moneys deposited in this fund shall be expended for the operation of the state aquarium. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2166 University of Hawaii-West Oahu special fund.

§304A-2166 University of Hawaii-West Oahu special fund.
(a) There is established the University of Hawaii-West Oahu special fund. The proceeds of the special fund shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) Planning, land acquisition, design, construction, and equipment necessary for the development of the permanent campus of the University of Hawaii-West Oahu in Kapolei; and
(2) Planning, land acquisition, design, improvement, and construction of infrastructure and other public or common facilities necessary for the development of the permanent campus of the University of Hawaii-West Oahu in Kapolei.
(b) The following shall be deposited into the special fund:
(1) Appropriations by the legislature to the special fund;
(2) All net proceeds from the sale of public lands, all net rents from leases, licenses, and permits, or all net proceeds derived from development rights for public lands:
(A) Proposed for large lot subdivision as a five hundred acre parcel and designated as Lot 10077 in Land Court Application 1069; and
(B) Obtained from the Campbell Estate in the land exchange described in section 2 of Act 294, Session Laws of Hawaii 1996, located mauka of the H-1 Freeway and consisting of nine hundred forty-one acres, more or less; and
(3) Interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund.
(c) The fund shall be managed by the university, which shall also make expenditures from the fund.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no moneys from the special fund may be expended for any purposes other than the purposes set forth herein unless otherwise approved by the legislature. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2168 Hawaii cancer research special fund.

§304A-2168 Hawaii cancer research special fund.
(a) There is established within the state treasury a special fund to be known as the Hawaii cancer research special fund to be administered and expended by the University of Hawaii.
(b) The moneys in the special fund shall be used by the University of Hawaii for the cancer research center of Hawaii's research and operating expenses and capital expenditures.
(c) The following shall be deposited into the special fund:
(1) Moneys collected pursuant to section 245-15;
(2) All other fees, charges, and other moneys received in conjunction with programs of the cancer research center of Hawaii;
(3) Transfers from other accounts or funds; and
(4) Interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund.
(d) Beginning on January 1, 2010, the University of Hawaii shall report semi-annually to the legislature on the moneys in the Hawaii cancer research special fund, including deposits, expenditures, and other transactions. The reports shall explain in detail all expenditures from the special fund. [L 2006, c 316, §2; am L 2007, c 102, §3; am L 2008, c 84, §2; am L 2009, c 28, §1]
Revision Note
Section was enacted as an addition to repealed chapter 304, but is codified to this chapter pursuant to L 2006, c 75, §18.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2169.1 Energy systems development special fund.

§304A-2169.1 Energy systems development special fund.
(a) There is established the energy systems development special fund for the purpose of developing an integrated approach to and portfolio management of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology projects that will reduce Hawaii's dependence on fossil fuel, imported oil, and other imported energy resources and move Hawaii toward energy self-sufficiency.
(b) Deposits into the special fund may be from the following:
(1) Appropriations from the legislature;
(2) A portion of the environmental response, energy, and food security tax pursuant to section 243-3.5; and
(3) Investment earnings, gifts, donations, or other income received by the Hawaii natural energy institute.
(c) The Hawaii natural energy institute shall administer the special fund and may expend revenues of the special fund for the following activities:
(1) Obtaining matching funds from federal and private sources for research, development, and demonstration of renewable energy sources;
(2) Awarding contracts or grants to develop and deploy technologies that will reduce Hawaii's dependence on imported energy resources and imported oil. Projects may be commissioned that:
(A) Balance the risk, benefits, and time horizons of the investment to ensure tangible benefits to the Hawaii consumer, with priority given to short-term technology development;
(B) Emphasize innovative and renewable energy supply and energy efficient end use technologies focusing on environmental attributes, reliability, and affordability;
(C) Enhance transmission and distribution capabilities of renewable energy supply for electricity;
(D) Enhance reliability and storage capabilities of renewable energy for electricity;
(E) Ensure that research, deployment, and demonstration efforts build on existing programs and resources and are not duplicated;
(F) Address critical technical and scientific barriers to achieving energy self-sufficiency by reducing dependence on imported oil and imported energy resources;
(G) Ensure that technology used and developed for renewable energy production and distribution will be commercially viable; and
(H) Give priority to resources that are indigenous and unique to Hawaii; and
(3) Managing the portfolio of projects commissioned under this subsection. [L 2014, c 107, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2170 Mauna Kea lands management special fund.

§304A-2170 Mauna Kea lands management special fund.
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Section repealed July 1, 2028. L 2022, c 255,
§ §12, 18
]
(a) There is established the Mauna Kea lands management special fund, into which shall be deposited:
(1) Appropriations by the legislature;
(2) All net rents from leases, licenses, and permits, including fees and charges for the use of land and facilities within the Mauna Kea lands;
(3) All moneys collected for violations of subpart O of part IV; and
(4) Interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund.
(b) The proceeds of the special fund shall be used for:
(1) Managing the Mauna Kea lands, including maintenance, administrative expenses, salaries and benefits of employees, contractor services, supplies, security, equipment, janitorial services, insurance, utilities, and other operational expenses; and
(2) Enforcing administrative rules adopted relating to the Mauna Kea lands.
(c) No moneys deposited into the Mauna Kea lands management special fund may be used by the governor or the director of finance as a justification for reducing any budget request or allotment to the University of Hawaii unless the University of Hawaii requests the reduction.
(d) The University of Hawaii may establish separate accounts within the special fund for major program activities.
(e) All expenditures from the special fund shall be subject to legislative appropriation.
(f) For the purposes of this section, "Mauna Kea lands" shall mean the same as defined in section 304A-1901. [L 2009, c 132, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2171 John A.

§304A-2171
John A. Burns school of medicine special fund.
(a) There is established the John A. Burns school of medicine special fund, to be administered and expended by the University of Hawaii.
(b) The following shall be deposited into the special fund:
(1) Appropriations by the legislature;
(2) Physician workforce assessment fees established pursuant to section 453-8.8;
(3) Grants, donations, gifts, or other income received for the purposes of the special fund; and
(4) Interest earned or accrued on moneys in the special fund.
(c) Moneys in the special fund shall be used to support the John A. Burns school of medicine's activities related to physician workforce assessment and planning within Hawaii; provided that the physician workforce assessment fees transferred and deposited into the special fund pursuant to section 453-8.8 shall be used for purposes identified by the Hawaii medical education council to support physician workforce assessment and planning efforts, including the recruitment and retention of physicians, for rural and medically underserved areas of the State. This shall include but not be limited to:
(1) Maintaining accurate physician workforce assessment information and providing or updating personal and professional information, that shall be maintained in a secure database;
(2) Providing loan repayment to physicians who commit to working in medically underserved areas of the State as part of the Hawaii state loan repayment program administered by the John A. Burns school of medicine; and
(3) Providing scholarships to qualifying medical students to be determined by the John A. Burns school of medicine.
The John A. Burns school of medicine may disclose information specific to any physician only with the express written consent of that physician. [L Sp 2009, c 18, §2; am L 2012, c 186, § §1, 5; am L 2017, c 40, §3; am L 2021, c 151, §2]
Note
Disbursements to fund. L Sp 2009, c 18, §4; L 2012, c 186, §3(2); L 2017, c 40, §2.
Physician workforce assessment report to legislature beginning 2011 and every year thereafter. L Sp 2009, c 18, §5; L 2012, c 186, §3(1).
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2172 University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund.

§304A-2172
University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund.
(a) There shall be established in the university a special fund to be known as the University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund for the purpose of defraying the costs involved in:
(1) Carrying out capital improvements program projects managed by the university;
(2) Equitably assessing, collecting, and distributing moneys for current and other expenses associated with capital improvements program projects, repair and maintenance projects, and major renovation projects;
(3) Managing the payment of expenses assessable against capital improvements program projects managed by or through the university, such as printing, employee transportation requirements, project-related travel costs, travel per diem, and car mileage reimbursements, in accordance with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements; and
(4) Managing funds representing accumulated vacation and sick leave credits and retirement benefits for non-general funded employees under the capital improvements program projects managed by the university.
(b) The president or the president's designee shall make reasonable assessments on capital improvements program projects, repair and maintenance projects, and major renovation projects managed by the university to carry out the program of centralized management, oversight, and administration of the projects. The assessments shall be based on the evaluation by the president or the president's designee of the reasonable historic and projected costs of providing such services. All assessments collected shall be deposited into the University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund.
(c) The University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund shall be administered by the office of capital improvements of the university.
(d) All expenditures from the University of Hawaii capital improvements program project assessment special fund shall be made by the president or the president's designee in accordance with applicable laws and rules. [L 2010, c 202, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2173 Child care programs special fund.

§304A-2173 Child care programs special fund.
There is established a child care programs special fund for the operation of child care programs established under section 304A-116 and the construction and renovation of child care centers established by the University of Hawaii. Fees charged for child care at child care programs, proceeds from donations to the university for child care programs, and proceeds from loans or other instruments of indebtedness for the construction or renovation of child care centers shall be deposited into the special fund. Expenditures from the special fund shall be made for the operation of child care programs and payment of principal and interest on obligations incurred for the construction or renovation of child care centers. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2011, c 124, §4]
Revision Note
Section was renumbered from §304A-2252 pursuant to §23G-15.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 18. Education › 304A. University of Hawaii System › 304A-2176 University of Hawaii at Manoa intercollegiate athletics special fund and University of Hawaii at Hilo intercollegiate athletics special fund.

§304A-2176 University of Hawaii at Manoa intercollegiate athletics special fund and University of Hawaii at Hilo intercollegiate athletics special fund.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, there are established the University of Hawaii at Manoa intercollegiate athletics special fund and the University of Hawaii at Hilo intercollegiate athletics special fund for the intercollegiate athletic programs of the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of Hawaii at Hilo, which shall be used to receive, deposit, disburse, and account for funds from the activities of the intercollegiate athletic programs. The university may establish appropriate charges for activities related to its athletic programs and the use of its athletic facilities, the proceeds from which shall be deposited into these special funds.
The university shall maintain the financial integrity and viability of these special funds, including the maintenance of an adequate reserve to cope with the various factors that impact the revenue structure of an intercollegiate athletic program. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2; am L 2011, c 124, §8]
Revision Note
Section was renumbered from §304A-2261 pursuant to §23G-15.