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HI SR173
Resolution
AI Summary
- Urges all state and county agencies involved in construction procurement to implement prompt payment transparency measures, including establishing public contractor payment websites within one year of adoption
- Expresses appreciation to the Public Works Division of the Department of Accounting and General Services for creating a contractor payment website that tracks job progress, payments to prime contractors, retainage amounts, and subcontractor payment status
- Addresses ongoing complaints about delayed retainage and progress payments that economically harm contractors, despite improvements made through Act 291 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2006)
- Requires agencies to submit progress reports to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027, including any proposed legislation
- Agencies unable to establish such websites must provide written explanations of implementation barriers so the Legislature can address obstacles in 2027
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.
DAGS
Last Action
Report and Resolution Adopted.
4/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations3/19/2026
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