HB1873: Relating To The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii.

What this measure contains

Exempts one six-hour strategic planning retreat of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii per year from open meeting requirements if certain conditions are met. Requires members of the Board of Regents to complete a governance training and attend the training at least once every two years thereafter. Requires the Candidate Advisory Council to ensure that all candidates presented to the Governor for nomination have certain subject matter experience and are not registered lobbyists who have lobbied on matters pertaining to the University of Hawaii. Exempts the financial disclosures of the Board of Regents as mandated by the State Ethics Code from being made public. Requires the Board of Regents, in collaboration with the Candidate Advisory Council, to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

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Official text and draft versions

• Introduced· Jan 23, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Feb 13, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Mar 6, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Mar 23, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments

This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

2

No

1

Not voting

0

Absent / excused

2

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Members listed for this decision

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