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Measure Title: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM.
Report Title: HTA; SPO; Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Competitive Bidding; Exemption; Sports Events; Contracts; Agreements; Reports
Description: Exempts the Hawaii Tourism Authority's contracts or agreements for sports events from the Hawaii Public Procurement Code and all other requirements of law for competitive bidding. Requires HTA to notify the Chief Procurement Officer of exempt contracts executed. Requires an annual report to the State Procurement Office. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: EDT/GVO, WAM
Introducer(s): KANUHA
Act:

Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026SReported from EDT/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2687) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referral to WAM.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-19-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SRe-Referred to EDT/GVO, WAM.
2/13/2026SReport adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to EDT.
2/13/2026SReported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2240) as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of recommittal to EDT.
2/10/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS and be recommitted. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
2/6/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT will hold a public decision making on 02-10-26 1:10PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026SReferred to EDT.
1/23/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/23/2026SIntroduced.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2627_SD1_PROPOSED_ Link to SB2627_SD1_PROPOSED_ .PDF file
SB2627_SD2 Link to SB2627_SD2 .PDF file
SB2627_SD1 Link to SB2627_SD1 .PDF file
SB2627 Link to SB2627 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2627_SD1_SSCR2240_ Link to committee report SB2627_SD1_SSCR2240_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2627_SD2_SSCR2687_ Link to committee report SB2627_SD2_SSCR2687_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2627_SD1_TESTIMONY_EDT-GVO_02-19-26_

Hearing Notices

EDT
2/10/26 1:10P
CR 229 & Videoconference
EDT/GVO
2/19/26 1:00P
CR 229 & Videoconference