HI HB373

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103D-302 to clarify public notice requirements for invitations for bids and requests for proposals.

Requires that invitations for bids be made by public notice in a printed publication or electronic format accessible statewide for a period not to exceed 15 days.

Implements recommendations from the 2009 construction industry task force and 2010 small business working group to support economic recovery and job creation in Hawaii.

Maintains balance between expedited procurement procedures for state programs and necessary accountability and transparency requirements.