Hawaii SB3229: Relating to the University of Hawaii.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to the university of hawaii.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. SECTION 1. Section 304A-2153, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, the board of regents may authorize expenditures of up to $3,000,000 annually, excluding in-kind services, from this fund for the purposes of promoting alumni relations, conducting donor evaluations, and generating private donations for deposit into the University of Hawaii Foundation for the purposes of the university. Any expenditure authorized pursuant to this subsection shall be for a public purpose and shall not be subject to chapters 42F, 103, 103D, and 103F. The university shall submit a comprehensive report to the legislature detailing the use of any funds authorized by the board under this subsection no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session. The report shall: (1) Identify each department of the University of Hawaii Foundation supported by moneys from the fund; 2026-2448 SB3229 GDI SMA.docx Page S.B. NO. H.D. C.D. (2) Describe the purposes and activities of each department identified in paragraph (1) and how it participates in fundraising activities and benefits the university; (3) Provide the total expenditures of each department identified in paragraph (1) by primary expense categories; (4) Identify all moneys from the fund transferred to any …

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Sponsors

• Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• Brandon Elefante (D, 16)
• Michelle Kidani (D, 18)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Act 117, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).
2. June 9, 2026: Act 117, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Iwamoto voting no (1) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 120-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Iwamoto voting no (1) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 50 yea, 1 nay, passed
• none. (April 29, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 29, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Grandinetti, Iwamoto, Perruso voting no (3) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 48 yea, 3 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB3229?

SB3229 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the University of Hawaii.

What does SB3229 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to the university of hawaii.

What is the status of SB3229?

Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Act 117, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217). (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SB3229?

Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB3229?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3229&year=2026