Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB2662: Relating to Government Accountability.
Status: In committee, March 12, 2026
Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Caps the amount each agency can spend on external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires each agency to disclose new contracts with external consultants. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit within the Office of the Auditor to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Establishes exceptions. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor.
What the bill says
A bill foran act relating to government accountability.
From the engrossed text:
A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that there is a pressing need to reduce the reliance on external consultants for work that can or should be performed by qualified government employees. Excessive outsourcing of government functions often leads to increased costs, diminished accountability, and a loss of institutional knowledge within public agencies. By prioritizing the use of in-house expertise, the State can foster greater transparency in its operations, ensuring that decisions about the allocation of public funds are clear, justifiable, and aligned with the best interests of taxpayers. Moreover, reducing dependence on external consultants will promote cost efficiency, enabling government agencies to allocate resources more effectively while building and retaining institutional capacity. Strengthening the role of public employees in performing core government functions will also enhance the long-term sustainability and independence of state operations. Through these efforts, the legislature seeks to ensure that SB2662 SD2 LRB 26-1061.docx IIINNinilM Page 2 2662 S.B. NO. S.D. public agencies are equipped to meet the evolving needs of the State in a manner that is both responsible and effective. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to reduce reliance on external consultants for work that can be performed by qualified government employees and ensure transparency, cost efficiency, and the development of in-house expertise within government agencies by: …
Sponsors
- Donna Kim (D, 14) · primary sponsor
- Samantha DeCorte (R, 22)
- Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
- Michelle Kidani (D, 18)
- Angus McKelvey (D, 6)
- Stanley Chang (D, 9)
- Lamosao, Rachele (D, 19)
- Glenn Wakai (D, 15)
Latest actions
- : Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17
- : Pass First Reading
- : Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 277) in amended form (SD 2).
- : Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- : 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
- : Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3004) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
- : The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- : The committee(s) on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-05-26 12:04PM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
- : The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
- : Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Votes
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (March 10, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- WAM: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 5, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- GVO: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (February 10, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Government Accountability, Reports
Common questions
- What is SB2662?
- SB2662 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Government Accountability.
- What does SB2662 do?
- In its own words: A bill foran act relating to government accountability.
- What is the status of SB2662?
- In committee as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17 (March 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2662?
- Donna Kim (D, 14), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB2662?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2662&year=2026
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