The legislature approved again this year a bill, SB 2263, that would require the disclosure of UH Executive Administrative Salaries. The bill is pending signature or veto by the Governor. However, the Regents were considering another special salary adjustment without disclosing the amount of the request prior to approval in executive session.

Have you returned your proxy form or repeal ballot? It's not too late. The deadline is April 23, 2008. The UHPA Board of Directors have approved a restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for our organization to respond to the significant changes in the Hawaii Non-Profit law over the last three decades. UHPA needs to bring our governance documents into compliance with the current law.

Mahalo for your participation in the Collective Bargaining Committee's surveys. We have completed six surveys and are scheduling future surveys.

The Senate/House Conference Committee has supported two UHPA bills.

UHPA Associate Executive Director John Radcliffe has been busy lobbying for a mass transit system that will link the Leeward side University campuses from Kapolei to UH Manoa.

This includes endorsements for Governor, Hawaii State House and Senate races and also endorsements for the US Senate, US House, 1st and 2nd US Congressional districts. The general election will be held on November 7, 2006.

The Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) Trustees have established separate premiums rates for a single person, two-party, and full family coverage for medical insurance. In addition, more choices of coverage are available.