S.B. 991 Summary

• Exempts purchases of fresh meat, fresh produce, animals, and plants by governmental bodies from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code's competitive bidding requirements.

• Adds a new exemption category to section 103D-102(b) to allow government entities to procure these agricultural commodities without following standard procurement procedures.

• Repeals section 103D-104.5, which previously required agricultural products to be subject to the procurement code with limited exemptions.

• Effective date of July 1, 2050.