Hawaii HB2598 establishes a Hawaii made IT program to certify local IT vendors for state and county procurement.

Hawaii HB2598 amends Chapter 206M, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by adding a new subpart to establish a Hawaii made IT program. The program certifies local information technology vendors for use by state and county agencies in procurement. Vendors must meet specific criteria, including being headquartered in Hawaii, having a majority of employees who are state residents, and demonstrating five years of state income tax compliance. The development corporation may assess fees to cover program costs and report on certified vendor employee counts, median salaries, and contract awards.

Hawaii HB2598 establishes a Hawaii made IT program to certify local IT vendors for state and county procurement.

Hawaii HB2598 amends Chapter 206M, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by adding a new subpart to establish a Hawaii made IT program. The program certifies local information technology vendors for use by state and county agencies in procurement. Vendors must meet specific criteria, including being headquartered in Hawaii, having a majority of employees who are state residents, and demonstrating five years of state income tax compliance. The development corporation may assess fees to cover program costs and report on certified vendor employee counts, median salaries, and contract awards.