HI HB2482

Amends the definition of "qualified community rehabilitation program" in Hawaii's procurement code (Section 103D-1001) to remove the requirement for federal Department of Labor certification under Fair Labor Standards Act section 214(c)

Eliminates the requirement for state certification by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations under section 387-9 relating to employment of persons with disabilities

Allows nonprofit community rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities to qualify for state procurement consideration based on four criteria: nonprofit incorporation in Hawaii, operation for benefit of persons with disabilities, no inurement of net income to shareholders, and compliance with occupational health and safety standards

Permits community rehabilitation programs to participate in state procurement without authorization to pay subminimum wages to workers in their programs

Takes effect upon approval