HRS §27-32
Governor can contract with counties for park upkeep
The governor may make agreements with counties to repair, maintain, and run state parks and historical sites. The governor can also temporarily hand over these duties to counties, but the next legislature must approve any such transfer.
counties
The statute, as written — Maintenance of state parks
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the governor may enter into contracts with the several counties for their services in the repair, maintenance, and operation of the buildings and grounds of state parks and historical sites. In addition thereto, the governor may transfer functions covered herein, or any portion thereof, to the several counties; provided that any transfer of functions made under this authorization shall be temporary and shall be subject to the express approval of the next succeeding legislature.
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