Vetoed by Governor Josh Green

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report vote and pass a bill that establishes a digital equity grant program in Hawaii.

Highlights:

• Establishes a digital equity grant program in Hawaii for projects that further develop and promote the following (Sec. 1-2):

• Digital literacy,

• Broadband affordability, 

• Digital navigators, 

• Access to digital devices, 

• Broadband service subscription costs, 

• Wifi routers,

• Access points, and 

• Other innovative digital inclusion projects.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 3).

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