HR 151: requesting the hawaii technology development corporation to increase its focus on advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity to build a stronger, diversified economy, create high-wage job opportunities, and position hawaii as a leader in innovation and national security in the pacific.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

requesting the hawaii technology development corporation to increase its focus on advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity to build a stronger, diversified economy, create high-wage job opportunities, and position hawaii as a leader in innovation and national security in the pacific.

     WHEREAS, advanced manufacturing refers to the incorporation of various innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and robotics, in the manufacturing process; and

     WHEREAS, advanced manufacturing can enhance efficiency, improve product quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and help promote sustainable production practices; and

     WHEREAS, increasing local manufacturing will lead to a reduction in the State's reliance on imports and help products get to consumers faster; and

     WHEREAS, cybersecurity is the practice of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use and ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information; and

     WHEREAS, with a large military presence in Hawaii, the State has the opportunity to collaborate with the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies on cybersecurity initiatives to help protect local businesses; and

     WHEREAS, the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation supports small- and medium-sized manufacturers through an array of programs and services; and

     WHEREAS, the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation is a vital resource for local manufacturers, providing them with the information and resources they need to improve productivity and infuse innovation into production processes and new products; now, therefore,

     BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation is requested to increase its focus on advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity to build a stronger, diversified economy, create high-wage job opportunities, and position Hawaii as a leader in innovation and national security in the Pacific; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation is requested to identify manufacturing programs, funding opportunities, and other resources to help local manufacturers develop innovative technologies and prepare the workforce for advanced manufacturing opportunities with the goal of lowering Hawaii's cost of living, increasing self-sufficiency, and ensuring long-term economic sustainability; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Executive Director of the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.

Report Title: 

Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1647

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.R. No. 151

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Economic Development & Technology, to which was referred H.R. No. 151 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO INCREASE ITS FOCUS ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CYBERSECURITY TO BUILD A STRONGER, DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY, CREATE HIGH-WAGE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND POSITION HAWAII AS A LEADER IN INNOVATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN THE PACIFIC,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to request the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to increase its focus on advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity to build a stronger, diversified economy, create high-wage job opportunities, and position Hawaii as a leader in innovation and national security in the Pacific.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation and Hawaii Military Affairs Council.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

     Your Committee finds that advanced manufacturing can benefit Hawaii's local businesses by enhancing efficiency, improving product quality, and reducing manufacturing costs.  Your Committee further finds that it is imperative to ensure that local businesses are equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to protect against cybersecurity threats.  This measure encourages the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to increase its focus on initiatives related to advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development & Technology that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 151 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development & Technology,