Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1521: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and none excused (0).

Plain-language summary

HB 1521 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and none excused (0).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Tarnas (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Andrew Garrett (Democratic); Greggor Ilagan (Democratic); and 11 more.