What's Being Discussed

The Access Hawaii Committee (AHC) is meeting on August 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM to review technology projects that expand online government services in Hawaii. Key topics include:

• Film Tax Credit Hub update: An existing online tool that lets film production companies apply for state tax credits will be upgraded to add more storage, and update application and reporting forms.
• Online Film Permit System: The Hawaii Film Office currently handles standard film permit applications using paper forms and email. The committee will consider approving a new online system to let applicants submit and track permits digitally.
• State Internet Portal contract update: Staff from the Office of Enterprise Technology Services will report on progress with the state's contract with Tyler Hawaii, which runs the ehawaii.gov portal.
• Accessibility compliance update: Tyler Hawaii will report on efforts to make the state's online portal more accessible to people with disabilities.
• General portal operations report: A routine update on ehawaii.gov activity, finances, upcoming projects, and customer feedback.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting.
• Vote on approving the Tax Credit Hub upgrade (development cost: $49,214.64; ongoing fees apply).
• Vote on approving the new online Film Permit system (development cost: $68,062.80; ongoing fees apply).

Who Should Pay Attention

• Film and TV production companies that work in Hawaii and use state permits or tax credits.
• People with disabilities who rely on accessible state websites.
• Residents and businesses who use ehawaii.gov for government services.
• Anyone interested in how the state manages and expands its online services.