HRS §304A-3005

Research corporation exempt from some state rules

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This section gives the research corporation more freedom in hiring and spending money by exempting it from certain state laws. These exemptions cover special fund payments, purchasing and construction contracts, civil service rules, and public employment rules. However, the exemption for construction contracts does not apply when state funds are used and a law requires following the normal rules.

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The statute, as written — Research corporation excepted from certain state laws

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

To carry out the purposes and objectives of the research corporation, including the conduct of research and training projects, the research corporation shall be granted flexibility in hiring its personnel and in handling and disbursing moneys by being excepted from the following state laws: (1) Sections 36-27 and 36-30, relating to special fund reimbursements to the state general fund; (2) Chapter 103D, relating to advertising for bids and purchases to be made in Hawaii whenever public moneys are expended; (3) Chapter 103D with respect to construction contracts; provided that the exception shall not apply where state funds are used and compliance with chapter 103D is required by a bill enacted by the legislature; (4) Chapter 76, relating to civil service; and (5) Section 78-1, relating to public employment.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§36-27 Central service charges on special funds

§78-1 Who can work for the state or county government

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