Technology

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 No ✗ Opposes Technology

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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 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 Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 757: RELATING TO LIBRARIES.

Requires reasonable terms in license agreements for digital literary materials between libraries and publishers. Defines prohibited terms for license agreements between libraries and publishers. Declares offer of a license agreement with a prohibited term an unfair or deceptive act. Makes a license agreement with a prohibited term void and unconscionable. Creates a right of action by libraries, library officers and borrowers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures libraries can access digital materials via fair license terms, supporting educational access through public libraries' resource availability.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires fair terms in library-publisher digital license agreements, preventing unfair access barriers and promoting equitable digital resource availability for public libraries.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1061: RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices for the members of the public Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds digital navigator pilot program to provide tech assistance and promote digital equity, directly advancing access and inclusion in technology.95% 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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