Bill > HB2080

This bill appropriates funds for grants to participants in software application challenges, known as "hackathons," so that the proofs of concept created during the challenges can be developed into prototypes suitable for local and state government use. The bill requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to oversee the grant program, including seeking matching funds from non-government sources, ensuring the resulting software applications are open-source, and submitting a report to the legislature on the progress of the developed applications. The bill also defines key terms like "open source," "pitching agency," and "software application challenge." The appropriated funds cannot be used as prizes for the challenges themselves.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2080&year=2018