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HI SB1061

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Program shall include eight locations total: two on Oahu, two on Hawaii island, one each on Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Lanai.

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

  • Requires the Hawaii broadband and digital equity office to submit 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 (specific amount not filled in the text).

Legislative Description

Relating To Digital Equity.

Appropriations ($)

Last Action

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

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/13/2025
Economic Development and Technology1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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