HI HB260

Grants procurement authority to directors of semi-autonomous county public transit agencies, including the Honolulu authority for rapid transportation, allowing them to function as semi-autonomous agencies.

Designates the director of a semi-autonomous public transit agency as a chief procurement officer under Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103D-203, with authority over contracting for their respective agency.

Adds semi-autonomous public transit agencies to the definition of "State" in procurement law, placing them on equal footing with other county entities like water supply boards for procurement purposes.

Ensures that procurement powers are exercised consistent with each county's charter, ordinances, and rules.

Takes effect July 1, 2112.