RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Specifies that for government purchases under $25,000, the inclusion of general excise and applicable use tax in an offer or bid for a government contract shall not be considered by the purchasing agency as part of the cost aspect of the bid or offer. Maintains requirement that general excise tax and applicable use tax be paid. Clarifies inclusion of GET and use tax requirement for other purchases.

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Specifies that for government purchases under $25,000, the inclusion of general excise and applicable use tax in an offer or bid for a government contract shall not be considered by the purchasing agency as part of the cost aspect of the bid or offer. Maintains requirement that general excise tax and applicable use tax be paid. Clarifies inclusion of GET and use tax requirement for other purchases.

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

This bill prohibits the state from purchasing foreign "slave labor" trade.

RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE.

Establishes preference in procurement code for state resident contractors that meet certain criteria. Exempts state construction contracts under $250,000 from procurement code.

RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.

Provides that state procurement policy board will adopt rules concerning the inclusion of contract provisions granting incentives to complete public projects early and penalties for late completion.

RELATING TO PROCUREMENT CARD PAYMENTS.

Allows purchases of goods and services to be made through the use of State-approved procurement cards.

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.

Provides an exemption from the general excise tax for resident contractors performing work on federal or state projects.

RELATING TO MUNICIPAL LEASES.

Allows the counties to lease, for a term not to exceed ninety-nine years, any plant, equipment of any waterworks, waterworks, mains or water distribution system or any related real or personal property; or any wastewater, sewer, or other waste disposal system and any related real and personal property for the collection, treatment, purification, and disposal of sewage. Allows the proceeds of any lease to be invested. Exempts property subject to any lease from State, county, and municipal taxation or fees.

RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY IMMUNITY.

Provides immunity from civil liability for trained installers and inspectors of automotive child passenger restraint devices.

RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.

Prohibits state agencies from using private funds, in whole or in part, to fund a state position or provide financial benefits to the person filling the position; provides exception for salaries paid from competitive grant awards or for temporary employment of not more than 120 days in one calendar year.

RELATING TO IMPACT FEES.

Authorizes the counties to assess impact fees, and transfers revenues to a new state special fund, to help pay for state highway improvements that serve new or more intensive development.

RELATING TO STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING.

Updates the statutes pertaining to statewide transportation planning to reflect current practices and requirements.

RELATING TO TRAFFIC.

Establishes the urban Honolulu regional traffic task force to (1) identify the major contributors to traffic congestion between the areas bounded by Ward Avenue, Lunalilo-H1 Freeway, Kapahulu Avenue, along Kalakaua Avenue, and Ala Moana Boulevard to the intersection of Ward Avenue; and (2) make specific recommendations to alleviate the traffic congestion. Requires the task force to report to the 2004 legislature. Appropriates funds for the task force

RELATING TO TRAFFIC.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study to determine which bus stops along Kamehameha Highway between Kaneohe and Kawela should have crosswalks installed nearby. Appropriates funds to implement the recommendations.

RELATING TO AIRPORT CONCESSIONAIRES.

Requires public contracts for the operation of concessions at airports in the State to contain force majeure terms to absolve the parties of liability for failure to perform due to outside forces.

RELATING TO HARBORS.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the plans, land acquisitions, designs, construction, equipment, and furnishings (i.e., infrastructure and improvements) needed to berth cruise ship ferries and receive their passengers at specific state harbors.

RELATING TO THE USE OF PIER ONE ON THE KAKAAKO WATERFRONT.

Excludes Pier 1 from Kakaako community development district. Requires HCDA to allow DOT to plan, design, and construct a shared-use container yard facility at Pier 1, to be shared by maritime cargo and shipping companies. Gives DOT sole jurisdiction and responsibility for Pier 1 facility.

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Senator Cal Kawamoto