Bill > HB2211

This bill appropriates $300,000 for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), a state agency established to foster innovation and economic diversification, to help small businesses, particularly those in the tourism sector, adopt new technologies. This includes funding for the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced digital tools, which are increasingly important for businesses to manage operations, reach customers, and adapt to changing market conditions and potential disruptions like economic volatility or natural disasters. The HTDC is also authorized to collaborate with other government agencies and is required to report to the Legislature on its progress in assisting these businesses with technology enablement by the 2027 legislative session.