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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Matching Program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to provide matching grants to Hawaii-based companies that have received federal Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer awards. Establishes the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Outreach Program within HTDC to be administered in collaboration with the Department of Education to require participants in the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Matching Program to deliver presentations to public school students in the State. Requires HTDC to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Hawaii Small Business Innovation Research Matching Program within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) to provide matching grants to Hawaii-based companies that have already received federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards, which are federal programs designed to encourage small businesses to engage in federal research and development. The bill also creates a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Outreach Program, administered by HTDC in partnership with the Department of Education, requiring companies receiving these matching grants to give presentations to public school students about innovation and STEM careers. Furthermore, HTDC will be required to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing the program's impact, and funds are appropriated to support these initiatives, aiming to boost Hawaii's technology sector and contribute to national security.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Lynn DeCoite (D)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM. (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3284&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3284_.HTM |
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