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Technology

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

Total bills
18
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 11–18 of 18 bills

All technology bills

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1635: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Makes broadcast and streaming platform productions and commercial advertisement productions with Internet-only distribution eligible to receive the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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)
in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1458: RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.

Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive revenues earned by major social media platforms to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 639: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Requires corporations, organizations, or individuals engaging to commercial transactions or trade practices to clearly and conspicuously notify consumers when the consumer is interacting with an artificial intelligence chatbot or other technology capable of mimicking human behaviors, with certain exemptions. Requires developers that sell, offer for sale, advertise, or make available artificial intelligence chatbots to disclose that their chatbots use artificial intelligence. Authorizes private rights of action. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1384: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes the Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. Requires an action plan and reports to the Governor and Legislature by certain dates. Establishes positions. Authorizes the hiring of consultants to assist the advisory council. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1176: RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Establishes the Hawaii Economic Diversification Grant Program under the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide grants to qualified high technology businesses engaging in qualified research activities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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)
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)
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