Bill > SB1306

This bill establishes a State Procurement Automation System Special Fund and makes some technical changes to procurement officer designations. The bill creates a new special fund in the state treasury that will collect transaction fees from vendors using the state's procurement automation system, which is designed to increase efficiency and save time in government purchasing processes. The fund will be administered by the state procurement office and can be used to pay for the system's implementation, maintenance, training, and upgrades. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to designate the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as a chief procurement officer, aligning the statute with previous legislation that created the School Facilities Authority in 2020. The bill aims to improve procurement accountability by providing a dedicated funding mechanism for the procurement automation system and clarifying procurement leadership roles. Notably, the bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2491, which appears to be a placeholder or administrative date far in the future, and includes a provision ensuring that the amendments to procurement officer designations will remain in effect even after a potential future reenactment of the relevant statutes.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1306&year=2026