HI SB989

Appropriates unspecified general fund amounts for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses with technology enablement

Funds development of project management software to simplify the facilitated application process for small businesses, including a permit application and monitoring portal

Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit a report on technology enablement assistance for tourism-sector small businesses to the legislature by twenty days before the 2026 regular session

Addresses challenges faced by Hawaii small businesses due to geographic isolation by promoting digital tools for operations, e-commerce, remote work, and online marketing

Effective date set to July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)