REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO ALLOW LOCAL MANUFACTURERS TO EXPAND PRODUCTION, LOWER COSTS, AND CREATE NEW PRODUCTS.

SCR 40 is a non-binding Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) to prioritize advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity support for local manufacturers. It asks HTDC to identify programs, funding, and workforce development resources to help manufacturers adopt technologies like AI and robotics (advanced manufacturing) and strengthen cybersecurity protections. This would directly benefit small-to-medium Hawaiian manufacturers by enabling them to expand production, lower costs, and develop new products. The resolution emphasizes leveraging Hawaii's military presence for cybersecurity collaboration and aims to reduce import reliance while improving economic sustainability. (Note: As a resolution, it does not create law but directs HTDC's focus.)