Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2601: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2601 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Primary sponsor: Donovan Dela Cruz (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), KIDANI, Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:30 PM; Conference Room 016.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends criminal penalties under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code by providing that a person who intentionally violates the code is subject to prosecution for a misdemeanor in cases of egregious violations of the Code. Ensures that awarded contracts are supported by sufficient appropriations by requiring a contract amount that exceeds fifteen per cent of the amount of the appropriation or balance of an appropriation to be approved by the Chief Procurement Officer to become binding. Establishes positions within the State Procurement Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Dela Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:30 PM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:55 PM; Conference Room 329.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:20AM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
- House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas, Kusch Co-Chairs; Poepoe, Shimizu.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Moriwaki, Rhoads Co-Chairs; Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 714).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 680).
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