Hawaii HB2211 appropriates $300,000 to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to aid small businesses in adopting AI and digital tools.

Hawaii HB2211 aims to bolster the state's tourism sector by funding technology enablement for small businesses. The bill allocates $300,000 to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist these businesses, particularly in tourism, with adopting artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools. This support is intended to help manage operations, enhance customer experiences, and improve resilience against economic and environmental shocks. The corporation will collaborate with other agencies and report on the progress of these initiatives. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii HB2211 appropriates $300,000 to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to aid small businesses in adopting AI and digital tools.

Hawaii HB2211 aims to bolster the state's tourism sector by funding technology enablement for small businesses. The bill allocates $300,000 to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist these businesses, particularly in tourism, with adopting artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools. This support is intended to help manage operations, enhance customer experiences, and improve resilience against economic and environmental shocks. The corporation will collaborate with other agencies and report on the progress of these initiatives. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.