STATE BILLHI SB 1622ENGROSSED

Relating To Artificial Intelligence.

State of Hawaii

Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 4, 2025
618 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
HI SB 1622 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
Pending committee
Higher Education

Sponsors

DKDonna KimSenator · Democrat · SD-014Primary sponsor
SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsor
LILorraine InouyeSenator · Democrat · SD-001Primary sponsor
AMAngus McKelveySenator · Democrat · SD-006Primary sponsor
TRTim RichardsSenator · Democrat · SD-004Primary sponsor
JSJoy San BuenaventuraSenator · Democrat · SD-002Primary sponsor
GWGlenn WakaiSenator · Democrat · SD-015Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 6, 2025Referred to HED, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 19House
Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 381) in amended form (SD 1).House
Mar 4, 2025Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 28, 2025One Day Notice 03-04-25.Senate
Feb 28, 2025Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 867) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate
Feb 26, 2025The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Show 9 earlier actions
Feb 20, 2025The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 14, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Senate
Feb 14, 2025Reported from HRE/LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 518) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.Senate
Feb 11, 2025The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Aquino, Lee, C., Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Ihara, Moriwaki.Senate
Feb 11, 2025The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 7, 2025The committee(s) on HRE/LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 27, 2025Referred to HRE/LBT, WAM.Senate
Jan 27, 2025Passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 23, 2025Introduced.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, UnamendedFeb 26, 2025 · Senate · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Labor and Technology: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 11, 2025 · Senate · 3 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Higher Education: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 11, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • UH
  • Aloha Intelligence Institute
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Appropriations ($)

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