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.

This Senate Resolution (SR 24) requests the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) to increase its focus on advanced manufacturing technologies and cybersecurity support. It directly affects local manufacturers in Hawaii by aiming to help them expand production, lower costs, and develop new products through HTDC's existing programs. The resolution asks HTDC to identify funding, resources, and workforce development opportunities to support innovation in manufacturing and cybersecurity. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally urges HTDC to prioritize these areas to boost Hawaii's manufacturing sector and economic resilience.