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JUSTIFICATION SHEET <br /> <br /> PROPOSER: Hawaii State Association of Counties <br /> <br /> TITLE: A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO GOVERNMENT <br /> PURPOSE: The purpose of this bill is to remove the limitations on the <br /> ability of the counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai to enter into <br /> contracts to privatize. Act 191, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, <br /> allows these counties to contract for personnel services with <br /> private persons or entities, but limits these contracts to no more <br /> than one year and less than $750,000. <br /> <br /> MEANS: Amend Act 191, SLH 2007 <br /> <br /> JUSTIFICATION: Removal of the limitations allows the counties of Hawaii, Maui, <br /> and Kauai more flexibility and opportunities to provide services <br /> more cost effectively. Depending on the services to be provided, <br /> proposals from prospective providers may be more favorable if <br /> the contract periods and amounts were raised. <br /> <br />