Bill Text: HI SB194 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: State Bank of Hawaii

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-01-24 - (S) Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM. [SB194 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2011-SB194-Introduced.html

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THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	194
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to creation of a state bank.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that access to capital is vital to the financial health, security, and well-being of the individuals and businesses that drive Hawaii's economy.  The lack of accessible capital can exacerbate the financial burdens that many working families and businesses experience during periods of economic downturn.  The legislature further finds that it can best direct economic development policy initiatives in a responsive and efficient manner through a state bank that provides consistent capital lending regardless of fluctuating economic conditions.

     The mission of the state bank of Hawaii is to promote agriculture, education, community development, economic development, commerce, and industry in Hawaii.  To achieve this mission, the bank shall act as a funding resource in partnership with other financial institutions, economic development groups, and guaranty agencies.  All state funds and all funds of state institutions shall be deposited at the state bank and guaranteed by the State.  The state bank may also accept deposits from any other private or public source.  The state bank of Hawaii shall employ a risk-management strategy that includes accurate financial reporting and strict compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

     SECTION 2.  Chapter 412, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new article to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

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     §412:   ‑101  Definitions.  As used in this article, except as otherwise specifically provided:

     "Advisory board" or "board" means the board of the state bank of Hawaii.

     "Commissioner" means the commissioner of financial institutions.

     "Department" means the department of budget and finance.

     "Director" means the director of finance.

     "Division" means the division of financial institutions of the department of commerce and consumer affairs.

     "Persons" means natural or legal persons. 

     "President" means the president of the state bank of Hawaii.

     "State bank of Hawaii" or "bank" means the financial institution that is created by this article.

     "State-chartered bank" means a corporation which has authority to operate as a bank under article 5 of this chapter and does not include a savings bank, savings and loan association, trust company, financial services loan company, credit union, financial institution holding company, or the state bank of Hawaii.

     §412:   ‑102  State bank created.  (a)  There shall be a state bank of Hawaii, which shall be organized and managed in accordance with articles 3 and 4 and shall be subject to all laws, rules, and regulations generally applicable to financial institutions in the State. 

     (b)  The director shall deposit all state moneys in the state bank.  The bank shall accept deposits of state money and any other private capital in accordance with rules adopted by the director.  The bank shall invest all moneys in a manner that ensures appropriate cash management.  

     (c)  The state bank of Hawaii shall promote agriculture, education, community development, economic development, commerce, and industry in Hawaii by acting in partnership with other financial institutions, economic development groups, and guaranty agencies to serve as a funding resource for persons doing business within the State. 

     §412:   ‑103  State bank loan authority.  (a)  The bank shall make loans subject to the limitations in this chapter and rules adopted by the director.  The bank may charge the same terms for a loan or extension of credit and may exercise any other power or authority as a state-chartered bank under article 5.  

     (b)  The bank shall not make a loan to the president, any board member, or any officer of the bank.

     §412:   ‑104  State bank board; duties.  The board shall:

     (1)  Meet regularly with the management of the bank to review the bank's operations;

     (2)  Make recommendations to the director relating to improving management performance, customer service, and internal methods, procedures, and operating policies of the bank;

     (3)  Make recommendations to the director relating to the establishment of additional objectives for the operation of the bank; and

     (4)  Make recommendations to the director concerning the appointment of officers of the bank.

     §412:   ‑105  State bank board; composition.  (a)  The board shall consist of eleven voting members.  The director shall be a voting member and shall serve as the chair of the board.  Ten additional members shall be appointed to the board by the governor pursuant to section 26-34.  At least three members shall be representatives of state-chartered banks.  At least three members shall be residents of the State and shall not be employed by, serve on the board of directors of, or have a substantial ownership interest in any financial institution.  The commissioner of financial institutions shall be an ex officio nonvoting member.

     (b)  The term of each board member, except the director, shall be four years; provided that three of the original board members shall be appointed to serve an initial term of four years, two shall be appointed to serve an initial term of three years, two shall be appointed to serve an initial term of two years, and the two remaining members shall be appointed to serve a one-year initial term.  All subsequent terms shall be four years.  The director shall serve on the board during the director's entire term of office.  A board member may be removed for cause by the governor pursuant to section 26-34(d).

     (c)  In accordance with section 26-35.5, each person serving on the board or any subcommittee of the board and each officer and employee of the bank shall be indemnified by the bank against all costs and expenses actually and necessarily incurred by the person in connection with the defense of any action, suit, or proceeding in which the person is made a party by reason of being or having been a member of the board, an officer, or an employee of the bank; provided that the indemnity afforded pursuant to this subsection shall not apply where the person has been found to have engaged in wilful misconduct.  Indemnification under this subsection is not exclusive of other rights as to which the member, officer, or employee may be entitled as a matter of law.

     (d)  Members of the board shall be reimbursed by the bank for actual and necessary expenses incurred to attend meetings in connection with the performance of board duties.

     §412:   ‑106  Appointment of president and officers.  The director shall appoint a president of the state bank of Hawaii and may appoint other officers.  The director may remove the president and any officer for any reason.

     §412:   ‑107  Examination.  The commissioner shall examine the state bank in the same manner as a state-chartered financial institution under section 412:2-200 and shall exercise enforcement authority in regards to the bank in the same manner as authorized by sections 412:2-300 through 412:2-611.  The bank shall pay the division for the costs of an examination in accordance with section 412:2-105.

     §412:   ‑108  Director's annual report.  (a)  By December 1st of each year, the director shall submit an annual report to the legislature on the affairs of the bank.  The report may include any recommendations to improve the management or organization of the bank.

     §412:   ‑109  Confidentiality of information.  (a)  Pursuant to sections 92F-13 and 412:2-104, certain state bank business records, records of the director, and records of the division of financial institutions relating to the state bank are exempt from public disclosure.

     (b)  Financial and commercial information and records submitted by the bank to either the division or the director for the purpose of administering this chapter may be shared between the division and the director.  Information and records submitted to the division and to the director may also be used by any party in any suit or administrative hearing involving any provision of this chapter.

     (c) This section does not prohibit:

     (1)  The issuance by the commissioner or the director of general public statements or reports based upon the reports of persons subject to this chapter as long as the statements or reports do not identify the information furnished by any person; or

     (2)  The publication by the commissioner or the director of the name of any person violating this chapter and a statement of the manner of the violation by that person.

     §412:   ‑110  Rules.  Pursuant to section 412:2-107, the commissioner shall, in accord with the requirements of chapter 91, adopt any rules necessary to implement this chapter, including but not limited to rules regarding:

     (1)  Objectives of the bank;

     (2)  Criteria for evaluating a loan;

     (3)  Individual and aggregate lending limits for borrowers; and

     (4)  Eligibility for borrowing from the state bank.

     §412  ‑111  Exemption from fees and taxes.  The bank is exempt from payment of all fees and all taxes levied by the State or any of its subdivisions.

     SECTION 3.  Section 92F-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

     "§92F-13  Government records; exceptions to general rule.  This part shall not require disclosure of:

     (1)  Government records which, if disclosed, would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;

     (2)  Government records pertaining to the prosecution or defense of any judicial or quasi-judicial action to which the State or any county is or may be a party, to the extent that such records would not be discoverable;

     (3)  Government records that, by their nature, must be confidential in order for the government to avoid the frustration of a legitimate government function;

     (4)  Government records which, pursuant to state or federal law including an order of any state or federal court, are protected from disclosure; [and]

     (5)  Inchoate and draft working papers of legislative committees including budget worksheets and unfiled committee reports; work product; records or transcripts of an investigating committee of the legislature which are closed by rules adopted pursuant to section 21-4 and the personal files of members of the legislature[.]; and

     (6)  Records of the state bank of Hawaii that are protected from disclosure under section 412:2-104."

     SECTION 4.  Section 412:2-104, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

     "(c)  The commissioner may furnish reports of examination and other information relating to the examination of a financial institution or financial institution holding company to:

     (1)  The governor, attorney general and the heads of other state governmental agencies having regulatory authority over the financial institution or financial institution holding company;

     (2)  The appropriate federal regulatory agencies of the financial institution or financial institution holding company;

     (3)  The Office of Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Housing Finance Board or a federal, state, or foreign bank regulatory agency if the requesting agency agrees to use the information only for functions directly related to the exercise of its appropriate supervisory authority; [and]

     (4)  Other agencies of the United States or a state for use where necessary to investigate civil or criminal charges in connection with the affairs of any financial institution or financial institution holding company under the supervision of the commissioner[.]; and

     (5)  The director of finance where disclosure is necessary for the oversight of the state bank of Hawaii or enforcement of article      ."

     SECTION 5.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 6.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

State Bank of Hawaii

 

Description:

Establishes the state bank of Hawaii for the purpose of promoting agriculture, education, community development, economic development, commerce, and industry within the State. 

 

 

 

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