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SB 2308

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii SB 2308 modifies state procurement procedures; advanced from committee with recommended amendments pending full legislature consideration.

The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto.
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Bill Summary · SB 2308

Legislative bill overview

SB 2308 is a procurement-related bill introduced in the Hawaii State Senate by Senator Ron Kouchi. The specific provisions are not detailed in the provided legislative history, which only shows committee actions rather than bill text. The measure recently received a favorable committee recommendation with amendments from the Government Operations Committee.

Why is this important

Procurement bills directly affect how state and local governments purchase goods, services, and construction—impacting everything from infrastructure projects to vendor contracts worth millions in taxpayer funds. Changes to procurement rules can influence bidding processes, small business participation, transparency requirements, and overall government efficiency and accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill summary: Without access to the actual bill text, it's impossible to identify specific provisions that may be controversial or beneficial to particular stakeholders
  • Committee amendments: The recommendation "with amendments" suggests the original bill was modified; the nature of these amendments and their rationale are not disclosed in available records
  • Stakeholder impact uncertainty: Depending on content, procurement changes could advantage or disadvantage local contractors, large corporations, small businesses, or specific industries

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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