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HI HB1607
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greggor Ilagan
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AI Summary
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Establishes a permanent Small Business Procurement Program within the State Procurement Office, administered by a Small Business Procurement Coordinator appointed by the SPO administrator
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Requires purchasing agencies to apply a 5% local preference to Hawaii businesses when evaluating contracts awarded through competitive sealed bidding or proposals, with businesses required to maintain headquarters in-state and use at least 51% Hawaii-domiciled labor
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Creates a Small Business Procurement Special Fund, requiring small businesses to contribute 0.2% of state contract awards beginning January 1, 2029, with funds supporting tax-deductible nonprofit organizations
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Appropriates $126,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund one full-time Small Business Procurement Coordinator position
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Repeals the Small Business Assistance Initiative established under Act 168 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2022) effective June 30, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating To Public Procurement.
Appropriation
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/19/2026