THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

383

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES.

 

 

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

 

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that escalating costs of goods over the years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, have created numerous difficulties regarding small purchase procurement.  The growing frequency of earthquakes on Hawaii island, an indicator of potential devastating volcanic eruption effects on residential and commercial areas, and the resulting devastation from the tragic 2023 Maui wildfires emphasizes the inescapable need to address issues with small purchase procurements to facilitate more efficient disaster recovery efforts.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:

     (1)  Increase the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements from $25,000 to $50,000; and

     (2)  Require the state procurement office to submit a report to the legislature on the efficacy of the increased procurement amounts.

     SECTION 2.  Section 103D-305, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

     "(c)  Procurements of [$25,000] $50,000 to less than $250,000 shall be made in accordance with small purchase procedures; provided that [such] small purchase procurements through an electronic system shall be required."

     SECTION 3.  The state procurement office shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations on the efficacy of the amendment to section 103D-305, Hawaii Revised Statutes, made by section 2 of this Act, and any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026.

     SECTION 4.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     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  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.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:

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Report Title:

SPO; Small Purchase Procurements; Report

 

Description:

Increases the minimum amount for purchases constituting small purchase procurements from $25,000 to $50,000.  Requires a report to the Legislature.

 

 

 

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