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HI HB979
Bill
Status
1/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Cybersecurity Employment Training Initiative within the University of Hawaii Community College System to develop qualified cybersecurity workforce.
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Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to support cybersecurity degree pathways and training programs (specific dollar amounts not filled in the bill text).
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Addresses growing demand from U.S. Pacific Command (expecting to hire over 2,000 cybersecurity employees) and National Security Administration (expecting to hire 700 employees in Hawaii).
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Targets workforce development for private sector needs in Hawaii industries including financial services, health care, insurance, retail, and tourism.
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Takes effect July 1, 2525.
Legislative Description
Cybersecurity Employment Training; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Pouha excused (1).
2/18/2015