HI HB1297

Requires protests based on solicitation content to be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the date and time set for receipt of offers

Extends the 75-day deadline for issuing written decisions on protests to apply to any contract awarded by competitive sealed bid or competitive sealed proposal, not just construction or airport contracts

Caps the protest bond amount at $1,500,000 (bond is 1% of estimated contract value)

Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)