REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO BUILD A STRONGER, DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY, CREATE HIGH-WAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND POSITION HAWAII AS A LEADER IN INNOVATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE PACIFIC.

This House Resolution (HR 151) requests the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) to prioritize advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity initiatives. It directs HTDC to identify programs, funding, and workforce training resources to help local manufacturers adopt technologies like AI and 3D printing while strengthening cybersecurity partnerships. The resolution aims to reduce Hawaii’s reliance on imports, create high-wage jobs, and position the state as a Pacific leader in innovation and national security. HTDC is asked to focus on lowering costs, boosting self-sufficiency, and supporting economic sustainability through these efforts. (Note: As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but guides HTDC’s programming.)