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HI HR35

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges all Hawaii state and county agencies involved in construction procurement to implement prompt payment transparency measures for contractors and subcontractors
  • Expresses appreciation to the Public Works Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services for establishing a contractor payment website that tracks job progress, payments, retainage amounts, and subcontractor payment status
  • Requests agencies implement a contractor payment public website within one year of the resolution's adoption and submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027
  • Addresses ongoing complaints about delayed retainage releases and progress payments that economically harm contractors, building on Act 291 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2006) which established prompt payment requirements
  • Requires agencies unable to establish such websites to provide written explanations of barriers so the Legislature can address obstacles during the 2027 session

Legislative Description

Urging All State And County Agencies Involved In Construction Procurement To Implement Prompt Payment Transparency Measures And Expressing Appreciation To The Public Works Division Of The Department Of Accounting And General Services For Its Efforts.

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Last Action

Offered

3/12/2026

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