Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB383 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 262).

This bill (SB383) increases Hawaii's threshold for "small purchase" procurement from $25,000 to $50,000, meaning state agencies must use electronic systems for purchases between $50,000 and $250,000. It directly affects state procurement offices and government agencies handling routine purchases. The law requires the state procurement office to submit a report to the legislature by January 2026 evaluating the effectiveness of this change. The bill was signed into law by Governor Green on July 1, 2025, and takes immediate effect.