SB2442 • 2026

RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY.

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Sponsor: RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY
Last action: 2026-03-25
Official status: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY.
Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice; Appropriation ($) Beginning 1/1/2027, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Judiciary in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State.
Effective 7/1/3000.

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HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: SB2442 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2442 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2442 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: SB2442 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2442 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2442 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY .

Bill History

2026-03-25 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).
2026-03-25 H
Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1406-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2026-03-17 H
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Shimizu; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-03-12 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-10 H
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 15
2026-02-25 H
Pass First Reading
2026-02-24 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 12) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-02-24 S
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Transmitted to House.
2026-02-23 S
One Day Notice 02-24-26.
2026-02-23 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2699) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2026-02-19 S
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Richards.
2026-02-13 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-11 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2026-02-11 S
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2153) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-05 S
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-03 S
The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-05-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30 S
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-01-28 S
Referred to JDC, WAM.
2026-01-22 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-01-22 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY.
Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice; Appropriation ($)
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Judiciary in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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SB2442

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2442

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The legislature
finds that the judiciary fulfills key components of its statutory mandate
through contracts with community-based organizations that provide essential
services to individuals and families involved in the justice system.
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These organizations support access to justice
for victims of domestic violence, court-involved youth, individuals navigating
civil legal processes, and other vulnerable populations who depend on programs
connected to the judiciary for safety, stability, and support.

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The legislature further finds that the
costs incurred by community-based organizations to provide these services,
including wages, utilities, and administrative expenses, have increased
significantly during the past decade, while government contract rates have
remained stagnant.
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As a result, many organizations
providing judiciary-related services are unable to cover their full cost of
operations, threatening the continuity and effectiveness of critical services
statewide.

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Accordingly, the purpose of this bill is to
ensure the continued delivery of essential services supporting the judiciary's
statutory mandate by:

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(1)
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Requiring
contracts for services awarded by the judiciary to community-based
organizations to include protections against inflation; and

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(2)
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Appropriating
funds to the judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for
services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling its
statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State.

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SECTION 2.
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Beginning January 1, 2027,
contracts awarded to
community-based
organizations
by
the judiciary
for
services in support of fulfilling its statutory mandate to individuals, families,
and communities in the State,

including
support
ing

access to justice, shall
:

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(1)
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Be
for a term of multiple years; and

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(2)
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I
nclude
a provision that requires
the contract price to be adjusted on an annual basis based on increases in the Consumer
Price Index for All Urban Consumers, or a successor index, as reported by the
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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SECTION 3.
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There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State the sum
of $ or so much
thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to increase the contract
price under existing contracts for services provided by community-based
organizations in support of fulfilling the judiciary's statutory mandate toward
individuals, families, and communities.

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The sum

appropriated shall be expended by the judiciary for the purposes of this
Act.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Judiciary;
Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice;
Appropriation

Description:

Beginning
1/1/2027, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based
organizations by the Judiciary in support of fulfilling its statutory mandate
to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain
protections against inflation.
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Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to increase the contract price in
existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based
organizations in support of fulfilling its statutory mandate to individuals,
families, and communities in the State.

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