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Every technology bill, vote, and legislator stance in Hawaii, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

HI Legislature US Congress
Total bills
33
2026 Regular Session
Top supporter
David Alcos
71% support rate
Top opponent
Brenton Awa
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving technology in Hawaii

Legislators moving technology in Hawaii
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Decisive votes
David Alcos
David Alcos House · District 41
R
Support
71% 7
Gregg Takayama
Gregg Takayama House · District 34
D
Support
69% 13
Della Belatti
Della Belatti House · District 26
D
Support
67% 9
Kirstin Kahaloa
Kirstin Kahaloa House · District 6
D
Support
67% 9
Mahina Poepoe
Mahina Poepoe House · District 13
D
Support
67% 9
Brenton Awa
Brenton Awa Senate · District 23
R
Strong −
0% 5
Diamond Garcia
Diamond Garcia House · District 42
R
Oppose
31% 13
Linda Ichiyama
Linda Ichiyama House · District 31
D
Oppose
33% 6
Scot Matayoshi
Scot Matayoshi House · District 49
D
Oppose
38% 8
Elle Cochran
Elle Cochran House · District 14
R
Oppose
40% 5
Showing 31–33 of 33 bills

All technology bills

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 6, 2026

SB 2076: RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.

SB 2076 updates state law to protect individuals' publicity rights by adding "digital replica" to the legal definition of "likeness." This means people can prevent unauthorized digital copies of their appearance or voice from being created or distributed without permission. The bill amends existing publicity rights law to specifically address new technology that generates realistic digital representations. It will take effect on January 1, 2077.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAdds 'digital replica' to publicity rights law to prevent unauthorized deepfakes, protecting individuals' digital likeness privacy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology
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
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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