Hawaii SB2075 requires purchasing agencies to give a local preference to Hawaii businesses when evaluating bids or proposals for state contracts.

Hawaii SB2075 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require purchasing agencies to apply a local preference to Hawaii businesses when evaluating bids or proposals. This preference is intended to support local businesses, strengthen the state's economy, and create more local jobs. The preference percentage varies based on the contract amount, ranging from ten percent for contracts under $250,000 to no preference for contracts of $10,000,000 or more.

Hawaii SB2075 requires purchasing agencies to give a local preference to Hawaii businesses when evaluating bids or proposals for state contracts.

Hawaii SB2075 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require purchasing agencies to apply a local preference to Hawaii businesses when evaluating bids or proposals. This preference is intended to support local businesses, strengthen the state's economy, and create more local jobs. The preference percentage varies based on the contract amount, ranging from ten percent for contracts under $250,000 to no preference for contracts of $10,000,000 or more.