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Hawaii · HB546 · 2026 session

Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

EngrossedCarried over to 2026 Regular Session · Dec 8, 2025

In plain language

Establishes the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. The institute would serve as a hub for AI research and development across the state.

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Legislative history

25 actions · newest first
  1. Dec 8, 2025—Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. Mar 20, 2025SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
  3. Mar 20, 2025SenateReported from HRE/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1207) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
  4. Mar 18, 2025SenateThe committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Ihara, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  5. Mar 18, 2025SenateThe committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
  6. Mar 14, 2025SenateThe committee(s) on HRE/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-25 3:25PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.