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HB1384
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
1384
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating
to Artificial Intelligence
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION
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Chapter 27, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding a new subpart to part VII to be appropriately designated
and to read as follows:
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SUB
Part
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HAWAII Artificial Intelligence Advisory
Council.
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Purpose.
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The purpose of the Hawaii artificial
intelligence advisory council is to recommend an action plan, updated annually
as necessary, and advise the legislature to guide awareness, education, policy,
and usage of artificial intelligence in the State that aligns with the State's policies
and goals and that supports public employees in the efficient and effective
delivery of public service.
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Definitions.
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As used in this subpart:
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"Advisory
council" means the Hawaii artificial intelligence advisory council.
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"Artificial
intelligence" means models and systems capable of performing functions
generally associated with human intelligence, including reasoning and learning.
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Hawaii artificial intelligence advisory
council; establishment; members.
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(a)
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There is established within the
department of accounting and general services, for administrative purposes, the
Hawaii artificial intelligence advisory council.
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(b)
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The members of the advisory council shall
include the following individuals or their designees:
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(1)
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The chief information officer, who shall serve
as co‑chair;
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(2)
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The director of finance, who shall serve as
co-chair,
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(3)
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The attorney general;
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The comptroller;
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The director of human resources development;
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The director of business, economic
development, and tourism;
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The superintendent of education;
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The director of labor and industrial
relations;
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The director of commerce and consumer affairs;
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The director of law enforcement;
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The chief data officer;
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The executive director and chief executive
officer of the Hawaii technology development corporation;
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The executive director of the economic
research organization at the university of Hawaii;
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Seven members who shall be appointed or
invited to participate by the governor, including members having an interest or
experience in:
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Local government;
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Higher education;
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Workforce development;
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A business in this State that is likely to be
impacted by artificial intelligence;
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An artificial intelligence developer or
expert;
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A representative of academics with a
concentration or expertise in technology policy; and
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A representative of law enforcement;
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Two members appointed by the president of the
senate; and
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Two members appointed by the speaker of the
house of representatives.
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(c)
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If a vacancy on the advisory council, the
co-chairs shall notify the respective appointing authority, who shall then
appoint a person to fill the vacancy.
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(d)
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The co-chairs shall call all meetings, and
the advisory council shall meet no less than four times each calendar
year.
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The co-chairs may establish
subcommittees of the advisory council's members as necessary to ensure the
council's effective and efficient operation.
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(e)
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The members of the advisory council shall
serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for expenses, including reasonable
travel expenses, necessary for the performance of their duties.
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Assistance.
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All state departments and agencies shall cooperate with the advisory
council in carrying out its duties and shall provide support or other
assistance as reasonably requested.
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The
advisory council may consult with other persons and organizations with
expertise related to artificial intelligence, government infrastructure, and
economic development."
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SECTION
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(a)
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The advisory council shall develop an action plan addressing how to:
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Competitively position the State to ensure its
residents capture the full economic benefits from artificial intelligence
opportunities; and
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Responsibly use artificial intelligence to
improve the efficiency of state and local government services.
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(b)
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The advisory council shall submit to the
legislature a status report on the council's activities and progress no later
than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026.
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No later than December 31, 2026, the advisory
council shall submit to the governor and legislature a report containing, at
minimum, the following findings and recommendations:
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The current state of artificial intelligence
and its likely impact on the State's labor market conditions;
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How the labor market impact might reshape the
State's key industries, occupations, and foundational skillsets;
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Initiatives to stimulate economic growth,
create jobs, and enhance talent development in the face of artificial
intelligence-related changes;
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Recommended legal regulations or policy
changes needed to ensure the responsible and ethical use of artificial
intelligence in the State, while protecting the rights of Hawaii citizens;
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Ways to encourage artificial intelligence
innovation and entrepreneurship and strategies to support workers displaced by
artificial intelligence;
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Proposed policy changes related to workforce
development, educational systems, and research opportunities for colleges and
universities in the State;
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An analysis of the goals, benefits, potential
uses, and limitations of artificial intelligence systems; and
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Recommended strategies to promote transparency
and accountability for using artificial intelligence technologies by measuring,
monitoring, and reporting outcomes and progress.
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No later than December 31, 2027, the advisory
council shall submit to the governor and legislature a final report and action
plan that includes, at a minimum, the following:
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Principles and values to guide artificial
intelligence use in the State and county governments;
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A governance framework with policies,
procedures, and processes for the development, deployment, and use of
artificial intelligence by the State and county governments;
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An evaluation of potential beneficial use
cases for the deployment of artificial intelligence tools and strategies by the
State to improve government services;
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A risk analysis of potential threats to the
State's key infrastructure from artificial intelligence technologies;
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Recommendations for supporting state and
county government employees through the artificial intelligence transition;
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Recommendations for competitively positioning
the State to ensure its residents capture the full economic benefits from
artificial intelligence opportunities; and
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Recommendations for responsibly using
artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of state and local government
services.
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There is established within the department of
accounting and general services two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE)
positions to assist the advisory council in carrying out its duties pursuant to
this Act, including:
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One permanent full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
management analyst position; and
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One permanent full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
clerical or secretarial position.
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The advisory council may procure consultancy
services pursuant to chapter 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to assist with the
research and development of the action plan and any other reasonable assistance
as determined by a majority of the advisory council.
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SECTION
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There is appropriated out of the
general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $500,000 or so much thereof
as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much
thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the purposes of this
Act, including:
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The hiring of two permanent full-time
equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions;
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The procurement of consultancy services; and
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Administrative and operating costs of the
advisory council, including reasonable travel expenses and office supplies.
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The sums
appropriated shall be expended by the
department of accounting and general services for the purposes of this Act.
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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025,
and shall be repealed on December 31, 2027.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
Artificial
Intelligence; Advisory Council; Economic Development; Workforce; Labor; Education;
Policy; Action Plan; Report; Appropriation
Description:
Establishes
the Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.
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Requires an action plan and reports to the
Governor and Legislature by certain dates.
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Establishes 2 permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions.
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Authorizes the hiring of consultants to
assist the advisory council.
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Appropriates moneys.
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