Technology

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 1163: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

Prohibits the sale of geolocation information and internet browser information without consent. Prohibits the sale of data collected through eavesdropping or through an application operating in the background of a device that uses the device's microphone. Establishes exemptions for lawful investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, customer proprietary network information, and certain telecommunication carriers. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sale of geolocation/browsing data without consent, strengthening privacy protections as per indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3227: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish state goals and implement projects to advance economic diversification through innovation and technology. Appropriates funds to support the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and accelerator and small business training programs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds tech innovation programs (SBIR, accelerators) and mandates HTDC to advance economic diversification through technology.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3166: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent Advanced Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Specialist position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent Marketing and Branding Specialist position within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity specialist position within HTDC, directly supporting cybersecurity efforts as per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 3168: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Establishes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund to provide state matching funds for federal grants awarded to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation that support innovation, technology, research, and manufacturing initiatives. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds tech innovation via revolving fund for HTDC, supporting research and manufacturing initiatives with state matching funds.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 3167: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to procure a third-party consultant to develop a statewide blue economy and ocean technology and innovation strategy. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds development of ocean technology strategy via HTDC, requiring consultant and annual reports. Directly advances tech innovation in blue economy sector.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1622: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for UH's Aloha Intelligence Institute to advance AI initiatives, directly funding higher education innovation and statewide educational development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill appropriates funds to establish an AI institute for statewide development and advancement, directly advancing AI technology initiatives.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1038: RELATING TO PRIVACY.

SB 1038 clarifies privacy definitions by adding a specific term for "specified data element" and broadening the definition of "personal information." This bill directly affects businesses, organizations, and government entities that collect or handle personal data, as it changes how such data must be categorized. The key change is updating these definitions to include more specific data types, which would impact how entities comply with privacy requirements. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000, after passing committee review with amendments.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBroadens personal information definition to include more data types, strengthening privacy compliance requirements for entities handling personal data.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1451: RELATING TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

Enhances sharing of critical infrastructure information between infrastructure owners and operators and the state government. Defines and protects "critical infrastructure information" that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Provides homeland security partners with reassurance that their proprietary information provided to the state government will be protected from disclosure. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects proprietary critical infrastructure data from disclosure, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections per bill's definition of protected information.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 992: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish state goals and implement projects to promote economic diversification through innovation and technology. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Accelerator and Small Business Training Programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to SBIR, MAP, and training programs, directly funding economic development initiatives under fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds to SBIR, Accelerator, and tech innovation programs for economic diversification through technology development, directly advancing tech policy goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 55: RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all state agencies to make the full text of their rules available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format that meets or exceeds certain federal standards. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires state agencies to provide digitally accessible, searchable rule text meeting federal standards, advancing digital accessibility and government transparency.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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