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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits a state agency from entering into any contract to procure or dispose of goods or services, or for construction, with any business that is owned or operated, or in which a controlling interest is held, by a relative or household member of a director or deputy director of a principal state department. Requires directors, acting directors, and deputy directors of a principal state department to be responsible for ensuring that all contracts entered into by the department comply with a provision in the State's Code of Ethics governing conduct relating to contracts. Requires any violation to be assessed against the director, acting director, or deputy director of the department at the time the violation occurred. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts for goods, services, or construction with businesses owned, operated, or controlled by a relative or household member of a director or deputy director of a principal state department, which refers to major departments in the executive branch. It also holds these directors and deputy directors responsible for ensuring their departments comply with ethics rules regarding contracts, and any violations will be assessed against them personally. The bill defines "household member" as someone living in the same dwelling and provides an extensive definition of "relative" that includes various family relationships and the Hawaiian "hanai" custom of informal adoption. This legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2525.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
One Day Notice 03-10-26. (on 03/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2970&year=2026 |
| Committee Report SB2970_SD1_SSCR2991_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2970_SD1_SSCR2991_.pdf |
| SB2970_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2970_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2970_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2970_SD1_SSCR2527_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2970_SD1_SSCR2527_.pdf |
| SB2970_TESTIMONY_GVO_02-05-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2970_TESTIMONY_GVO_02-05-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2970_.HTM |
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