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HawaiiHB 9342025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)House
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Sponsored By: Greggor Ilagan (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Transfers the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Accounting and General Services. Renames the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office to Broadband Office. Repeals broadband duties assigned to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Repeals the Broadband Assistance Advisory Council. Transfers the duty of collecting and posting certain broadband infrastructure notices to the Broadband Office. Establishes the Broadband Revolving Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
DBEDTDAGSDCCABroadband OfficeHawaii Broadband and Digital Equity OfficeBroadband Revolving FundPositionsAppropriationsEDT, WAM
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Hawaii's office plans broadband access
The law places Hawaii's Broadband Office in the Department of Accounting and General Services and transfers the former office's staff, records, property, and contracts from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transferred civil-service employees keep their status and listed benefits if they meet minimum qualifications. The governor can appoint a coordinator to lead the office. The office plans ways to improve broadband affordability and access, supports grants and deployment, and manages broadband and digital-equity data. The law also repeals Chapter 206S, but the cited repeal does not explain its effects.
Notice rules for broadband work
People or groups taking actions covered by the broadband infrastructure exemption must post electronic notice to the Broadband Office at least 30 calendar days before acting. Public utilities and government entities do not need to give notice when providing access as owners of existing rights-of-way, utility easements, or telecommunications infrastructure. This is a procedural requirement for covered work, not a household payment or eligibility change.
Broadband fund backs costs and help
The law creates a state fund for broadband projects, internet-service costs, and community technical help. It bars the fund from paying to build broadband infrastructure for retail service; spending needs comptroller approval, with advice from a state technology committee. For fiscal year 2025–2026, the law provides $200,000, or as much as needed, from general revenues for the fund and $200,000, or as much as needed, from the fund for office contract reimbursements. It also provides $800,000, or as much as needed, for six digital navigator jobs: two on Hawaii island and one each on Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Molokai. These amounts support state programs and staff, not direct household payments.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Greggor Ilagan
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Tina Nakada Grandinetti
Democratic • House
Mark J. Hashem
Democratic • House
Daniel Holt
Democratic • House
Ikaika Hussey
Democratic • House
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Democratic • House
Kirstin Kahaloa
Democratic • House
Jeanne Kapela
Democratic • House
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY
Affiliation unavailable
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Lisa Kitagawa
Democratic • House
Matthias Kusch
Democratic • House
LAMOSAO
Affiliation unavailable
Nicole E. Lowen
Democratic • House
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Lauren Matsumoto
Republican • House
Amy A. Perruso
Democratic • House
Mahina Poepoe
Democratic • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Jenna Takenouchi
Democratic • House
David A. Tarnas
Democratic • House
Chris Todd
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 49 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/11/2025
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 2/28/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/24/2025
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 15 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN...
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 2/5/2025
The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 201, 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
6/9/2025SenateAct 201, on 06/09/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302).
6/9/2025HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
5/2/2025SenateReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor.
5/1/2025HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
4/30/2025SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2).
4/30/2025HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 11:40 AM; Conference Room 411.
4/25/2025SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:00 PM; Conference Room 411.
4/25/2025SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:40 PM; Conference Room 411.
4/25/2025SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225.
4/25/2025SenateThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kim.
4/25/2025SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Yamashita, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 222) as amended in (CD 1).
4/25/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 222).
4/25/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25
4/25/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 10:00AM in conference room 411.
4/24/2025HouseBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 10:00AM in conference room 411.
4/22/2025HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 755).
4/21/2025SenateHouse Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Yamashita Co-Chairs; Matsumoto.
4/17/2025HouseSenate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; Kim, Awa.
4/17/2025SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 828).
4/17/2025HouseReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
4/11/2025SenateHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/10/2025House
Bill Text
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