Bill > SB382

This bill modifies Section 103D-303 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to change the rules around procurement debriefings. Specifically, the bill restricts procurement officers from disclosing a competing offeror's full proposal or evaluation score during a debriefing, with the exception of a summary of scores. The bill allows such detailed information to be disclosed only after any protest related to the procurement has been resolved and the contract has been officially executed. The legislation maintains the existing process where non-selected offerors can request a debriefing within three working days after a contract is awarded, and can then file a written protest within five working days after the debriefing is completed. The bill appears designed to protect the confidentiality of competing proposals during the procurement process while still providing a mechanism for transparency and potential challenge by non-selected bidders. The effective date is set for July 1, 3000, which is likely a placeholder date typically used in draft legislation.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=382&year=2026