HR102 • 2026

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CAMPUS FULFILLS A DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY ROLE IN SERVING STUDENTS AND THE STATE.

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Sponsor: GARRETT, AMATO, KILA, SOUZA
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: Resolution adopted in final form.
Effective date: Not listed

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REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CAMPUS FULFILLS A DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY ROLE IN SERVING STUDENTS AND THE STATE.

What This Bill Does

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CAMPUS FULFILLS A DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY ROLE IN SERVING STUDENTS AND THE STATE.
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Operational Missions; Review

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Bill History

2026-04-09 H
Resolution adopted in final form.
2026-04-09 H
Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
2026-04-09 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1941-26), recommending adoption.
2026-04-07 H
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.
2026-04-02 H
Scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:05AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-31 H
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).
2026-03-31 H
Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1567-26), recommending referral to FIN.
2026-03-25 H
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.
2026-03-23 H
Resolution scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 03-25-26 2:30PM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-18 H
Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 19
2026-03-16 H
Offered

Official Summary Text

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CAMPUS FULFILLS A DISTINCT AND COMPLEMENTARY ROLE IN SERVING STUDENTS AND THE STATE.
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Operational Missions; Review

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HR102

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

102

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS TO
REVIEW AND REFINE THE OPERATIONAL MISSIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S
FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS to ensure that each campus fulfills a distinct and
complementary role in serving students and the state
.

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WHEREAS, the
University of Hawaii System plays a critical role in advancing education,
workforce development, and research throughout the State; and

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WHEREAS, each
campus within the University of Hawaii System serves distinct communities and
fulfills unique roles in meeting the educational and workforce needs of Hawaii;
and

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WHEREAS, the
National Center for Higher Education Management Systems has recommended that
the University of Hawaii refine and clarify the operational missions of its
four-year institutions to ensure that each campus has a clear and complementary
role in serving the State; and

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WHEREAS, clearly
defined operational missions can strengthen collaboration among campuses,
reduce unnecessary duplication of programs, and better align educational
offerings with the needs of Hawaii's communities and economy; and

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WHEREAS, existing
law grants the University of Hawaii Board of Regents exclusive jurisdiction
over the internal structure, management, and operation of the University; now,
therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the
State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, that the University of Hawaii Board
of Regents is requested to review and refine the operational missions of the
University of Hawaii's four-year institutions to ensure that each campus
fulfills a distinct and complementary role in serving students and the State;
and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the University of Hawaii Board of Regents is requested to include
in its review consideration of workforce needs, student access, geographic
service areas, and the efficient use of statewide resources; and

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

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chair
of the University of Hawaii Board of Regents and President of the University of
Hawaii and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa; Chancellor of the
University of Hawaii West Oahu; and Chancellor of the University of Hawaii at
Hilo.

OFFERED BY:

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