Bill > HB159

This bill modifies Hawaii's civil service exemption rules, specifically focusing on personal service contracts with qualified community rehabilitation programs (QCRPs). Currently, the law allows civil service exemptions for contracts lasting up to one year and costing up to $850,000. The bill increases this threshold to $3,000,000 in aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or QCRPs involved. The change applies specifically to building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services provided by QCRPs, which are organizations that typically employ and support individuals with disabilities. This amendment expands the opportunities for these rehabilitation programs to secure county service contracts by raising the financial limit, potentially allowing them to take on more substantial projects and provide more employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and does not impact any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before its effective date.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=159&year=2025