Technology

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 639: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors, with certain exemptions. Requires developers that sell, offer for sale, advertise, or make available artificial intelligence chatbots to disclose that their chatbots use artificial intelligence. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure to consumers, preventing deceptive practices and enhancing transparency in AI interactions per bill's requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1384: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes the Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. Requires an action plan and reports to the Governor and Legislature by certain dates. Establishes positions. Authorizes the hiring of consultants to assist the advisory council. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes AI Advisory Council with funding, action plans, and reporting requirements, indicating proactive policy development for AI advancement and governance.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1176: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Establishes the Hawaii Economic Diversification Grant Program under the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide grants to qualified high technology businesses engaging in qualified research activities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes grant program funding high-tech business R&D, directly advancing technology sector development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 642: RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.

Requires all state agencies proposing, adopting, amending, or repealing a rule to make the full text of the rules of the agency available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires digital accessibility of state agency rules, enhancing searchable government data access per bill's explicit language.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 546: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Aloha Intelligence Institute at UH to advance AI initiatives, directly supporting higher education infrastructure and research capacity.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes Aloha Intelligence Institute to develop and advance AI initiatives statewide, directly advancing technology through funding and institutional support.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 449: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to prioritize funding for certain Hawaii-based businesses. Appropriates funds to assist in the development and promotion of Hawaii-manufactured products through the INNOVATE Hawaii program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds via HTDC to prioritize Hawaii-based tech businesses and promote manufactured products through INNOVATE Hawaii program, directly advancing technology development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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