Bill > SB3114

This bill proposes to increase the monetary threshold for certain exemptions in government contracting for public works construction projects in Hawaii. Specifically, it aims to raise the exemption for prevailing wages, which are minimum wages set for workers on government-funded construction projects, from $2,000 to $5,000. Additionally, it creates an exemption from contractor licensing laws for public works construction projects valued up to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies, which are entities that enter into contracts for public works. The intent behind these changes is to reduce administrative burdens and speed up the completion of smaller, routine construction and repair jobs, allowing government agencies to address maintenance issues more promptly and efficiently.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3114&year=2026