SB989 • 2026

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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Sponsor: DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai
Last action: 2026-04-02
Official status: Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HTDC; Technology Enablement; Project Management Software; Portal; Facilitated Application Process; Small Businesses; Report; Appropriations ($) 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.

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HD1

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Plain English: SB989 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB989 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
989 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: SB989 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB989 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
989 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT .

Bill History

2026-04-02 S
Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
2026-04-01 H
House Conferee(s) discharged.
2026-03-20 H
Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
2026-03-20 S
Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
2025-12-08 D
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
2025-04-23 H
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 874).
2025-04-23 S
Senate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Wakai, Hashimoto Co-Chairs; Awa.
2025-04-15 S
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).
2025-04-14 H
House Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Hussey Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
2025-04-08 H
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 774).
2025-04-08 S
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
2025-04-08 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 590).
2025-04-04 H
Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kapela excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
2025-04-04 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1956), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2025-04-01 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos.
2025-03-28 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-01-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025-03-18 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
2025-03-18 H
Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1344) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2025-03-12 H
The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Todd, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Holt.
2025-03-07 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 03-12-25 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025-03-06 H
Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 19
2025-03-06 H
Pass First Reading
2025-03-04 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 234) in amended form (SD 1).
2025-03-04 S
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2025-02-28 S
One Day Notice 03-04-25.
2025-02-28 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 944) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2025-02-27 S
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2025-02-21 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-27-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2025-02-12 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2025-02-12 S
Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 392) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2025-01-30 S
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Kim; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga, Awa.
2025-01-27 S
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2025-01-23 S
Referred to EDT, WAM.
2025-01-21 S
Passed First Reading.
2025-01-17 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
HTDC; Technology Enablement; Project Management Software; Portal; Facilitated Application Process; Small Businesses; Report; Appropriations ($)
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)

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SB989

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

989

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The
Legislature finds that technology adoption for small businesses in Hawaii is
vital for them to overcome a variety of critical technological challenges and
remain competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace.
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Leveraging technology can help small
businesses optimize operations, reduce costs, and expand their reach beyond the
islands.
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Digital tools such as booking
systems, online marketing platforms, and data analytics can help reduce costs,
expand market reach, and help tourism-based businesses attract and retain
customers while enhancing the overall visitor experience.

The
legislature further finds that technology mitigates the risks of geographic
isolation by enabling remote work, virtual services, and e-commerce
opportunities.
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Supporting small
businesses with technology adoption ensures their ability to innovate and
adapt, bolstering their resilience and contributing to the long-term economic
sustainability of Hawaii's communities.
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At
the same time, non-action would exacerbate the State's current and potential
future economic vulnerabilities.

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The legislature additionally finds that the
Hawaii technology development corporation (HTDC) was established to foster
innovation and economic diversification by supporting the growth and
development of the State's technology sector.
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With decades of experience implementing
technology-driven initiatives, HTDC has successfully facilitated numerous
projects funded by the State and ensured effective use of state resources with
a proven track record of fostering innovation and economic diversification
through state-funded initiatives, demonstrating expertise in administering
grants, supporting start‑ups, promoting public-private partnerships,
empowering local businesses, and driving economic progress.
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HTDC's expertise spans a wide range of
industries, enabling the effective implementation of cutting-edge technologies
tailored to Hawaii's unique challenges and opportunities.
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HTDC's commitment to leveraging state funding
for impactful tech projects underscores its role as a critical catalyst for
innovation and competitiveness in Hawaii's economy.

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Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to
promote economic development by:

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(1)
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Appropriating
funds for technology enablement for small businesses; and

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(2)
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Requiring
the Hawaii technology development corporation to submit a report to the
legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular
session of 2026.

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SECTION 2.
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There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii
the sum of $500,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year
2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal
year 2026-2027 to assist small businesses with technology enablement.

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The sums

appropriated shall be expended by the Hawaii technology
development corporation for the purposes of this Act.

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SECTION 3.
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the Hawaii technology development corporation shall submit a report on
the status of assisting technology enablement for small businesses related to
the tourism sector to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of
2026.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

HTDC;
Technology Enablement; Small Businesses; Report; Appropriations

Description:

Appropriates
funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small
businesses with technology enablement.
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Requires a report to the Legislature.

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