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HI SB1121

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a procurement preference for Department of Transportation construction contracts favoring bidders who use all-electric construction vehicles
  • Bidders using 25-49% all-electric construction vehicles receive a 5% price preference in bid evaluation; bidders using 50% or more receive a 10% preference
  • Requires bidders to disclose the percentage of all-electric construction vehicles they intend to use on DOT projects
  • Contractors who fail to meet their disclosed all-electric vehicle percentages may have their contracts voided and face debarment or suspension proceedings
  • Defines "construction vehicle" as equipment over 10,000 pounds including bulldozers, excavators, cranes, and loaders; takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relating To Transportation.

Procurement

Last Action

Re-Referred to GVO/TRS, WAM.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/23/2025

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