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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1900 to establish and operate a professional symphony orchestra in Hawaii. The symphony hosts shows and programs featuring musicians and performing artists from around the world, in addition to promoting local talent within Hawaii.
The legislature recognizes that the State has a certain responsibility to the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra for the public services it provides. The legislature notes that designating the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the "State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra" will enable the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra to regularly obtain state funds to help cover its general operating costs in exchange for other services to the State, to be mutually negotiated.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to designate the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the "State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra".
SECTION 2. Chapter 9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§9- Hawaii
Symphony Orchestra; designation; funding. (a) The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra shall be
designated the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
(b) The qualifying standards and conditions
related to the receipt of funds contained in chapter 42F shall not apply to
funds received by the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; provided that if the
State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, in turn, contracts with a recipient or
provider, then the qualifying standards, conditions, and other provisions of
chapter 42F shall apply to the recipient or provider and the contract.
(c) The designation of the Hawaii Symphony
Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra shall not impinge on the
autonomy of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, nor imply state control over its
programs or policies, except as specifically provided in this section.
(d) The comptroller and the legislative auditor may
examine the use of any state funds appropriated pursuant to this section and
shall report any findings to the legislature.
(e) The president and chief executive officer of the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra shall provide a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session. At a minimum, the annual report shall include an explanation of the operations, maintenance, and other functions accomplished using state fund expenditures in the previous fiscal year."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $500,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the general operating costs of the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, including:
(1) Operations and maintenance; and
(2) Any advice, consultations, or services provided free of charge to state agencies, including:
(A) Free admission for public school faculty, staff, and students who attend shows through department of education programs; and
(B) Consultants for purposes of setting standards in the symphony's educational programming and public activities.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the state foundation on culture and the arts for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Report Title:
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; State of Hawaii; Designation; Funding; Appropriation
Description:
Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.
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