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HI HB935

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greggor Ilagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a two-year digital navigator pilot program under the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office to provide technical assistance with computers and electronic devices to residents.

  • Requires the pilot program to operate at six locations: two on Oahu, two on Hawaii island, one on Kauai, and one on Maui.

  • Authorizes the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office to partner with the Hawaii state public library system and other state agencies to implement the program.

  • Requires submission of a feasibility and impact report to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2027 regular legislative session.

  • Appropriates funds from the broadband and digital equity special fund for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 (amount to be specified); takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Relating To Digital Equity.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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