HI SB3369

Establishes a procurement services consolidation working group to develop a five-year phased plan for consolidating all state executive branch procurement services and staff under the state procurement office, excluding the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, University of Hawaii, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

Requires the working group to identify specific positions and functions to be transferred, propose transfer dates, plan facility and personnel needs, and recommend ways to ensure agency services are not interrupted during consolidation.

Directs the working group to make recommendations for attracting high-quality procurement professionals to Hawaii, including options for internships and potential exemptions from civil service and public employee union requirements.

Requires an interim report to the legislature by twenty days before the 2023 regular session and a final report by twenty days before the 2024 regular session, including consolidation plans, training program development, and proposed legislation.

Appropriates $250,000 in general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the state procurement office to support the working group's activities; working group dissolves on June 30, 2024.