Technology

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 100: RELATING TO MEDIA LITERACY.

Authorizes school complexes to incorporate media literacy in their standards-based curriculum, including content that prevents negative impacts of misinformation, disinformation, digital discrimination, and online hate speech.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes media literacy curriculum to combat misinformation, strengthening educational content and digital citizenship in public schools per bill's explicit intent.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates media literacy education to combat misinformation and online hate speech, promoting digital citizenship and digital rights in schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Libraries

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 989: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses with technology enablement and develop project management software to simplify the facilitated application process for small businesses. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds HTDC for small business technology enablement and project management software development, directly advancing tech access for businesses.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1062: RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.

Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services in the Department of Accounting and General Services. Establishes the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes fund for broadband/digital equity, advancing internet access and digital inclusion through dedicated funding and office restructuring.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 454: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Establishes state goals related to economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology and Development Corporation to meet those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports over three years to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for economic diversification goals, directly allocating budget resources per subject 'Appropriation ($)'. 95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds to Hawaii Tech Development Corp for economic diversification goals, directly funding tech sector growth through state budget allocation.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 2037: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the aggregate cap on credits allowed in any given year for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit from $50,000,000 to $60,000,000. Extends the sunset of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2038. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit cap for film industry, expanding fiscal incentives to stimulate economic activity within the tax policy framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncreases tax credits for digital media production, directly funding a technology sector within the bill's subjects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 824: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY.

Appropriate funds to the legislative reference bureau to procure artificial intelligence software and analytic services to streamline state law and regulations. Requires a report to the legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds AI software for government efficiency, promoting fiscal responsibility through streamlined regulations and reporting.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds for AI software to streamline regulations, directly funding technology advancement for government efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 726: RELATING TO A STATEWIDE DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNANCE AND DECISION INTELLIGENCE CENTER.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a data and artificial intelligence governance and decision intelligence center and necessary positions to improve data quality and data sharing statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for a new data/AI governance center, directly increasing government spending on a state program.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes funding for statewide data/AI governance center to improve data quality and sharing, advancing data governance practices per subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2585: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires the Department of Health, in coordination with the Department of Budget and Finance and Office of Enterprise Technology Services, and Department of Human Services, to establish and maintain an online clearinghouse enhanced by artificial intelligence of evidence-based treatment and prevention programs. Requires DOH to support the integration of artificial intelligence in the online clearinghouse. Requires DOH to ensure that any artificial intelligence model used in support of the online clearinghouse is subject to regular audits. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires DOH to establish AI-enhanced clearinghouse for evidence-based health programs, improving access to treatment resources and supporting healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI integration for an online clearinghouse, requiring departmental coordination to enhance service delivery through AI, directly advancing AI use in public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1330: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Increases the cap for awards to assist businesses applying for the Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Program of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Adds purchasing of renewable energy systems as an eligible expense and clarifies that training on both new and existing manufacturing equipment is an eligible expense for the Manufacturing Development Grant Program. Clarifies that no tax credit is available for renewable energy systems purchased with a grant received under the Manufacturing Development Grant Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases grant award caps and expands eligible expenses for state business development programs, advancing fiscal support through targeted government spending.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAdds renewable energy systems as eligible expense for grants, directly promoting adoption through funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncreases grant funding caps for tech innovation programs and expands eligible expenses including renewable energy systems for businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Tax Credits Renewable Energy

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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

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