Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2070 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 150).

This bill informs the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed Act 150 into law on July 1, 2024. The act amends state procurement rules to exempt career and technical education equipment, such as flight simulators and welding tools, from competitive bidding requirements. This change aims to help schools acquire necessary training materials more quickly so students can gain industry skills while in high school. By simplifying the purchasing process for these specific educational tools, the law seeks to better prepare students for future careers.