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HI SB1249

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $366,000 for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to support cybersecurity and data science programs at University of Hawaii Maui College.

  • Allocates $200,000 for two laboratories and equipment; $130,000 for two laboratory assistants (one per laboratory); and $36,000 for twelve credits of lecture support.

  • Establishes a pipeline approach to create educational opportunities, develop industry-recognized credentials, and facilitate job placements in Hawaii's cybersecurity industry.

  • Recognizes cybersecurity as a high-demand field with remote work opportunities that can help diversify Hawaii's economy and attract federal funding.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Cybersecurity.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/17/2023
Higher Education1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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