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AI Summary
HB2591 mandates the phased development of an AI chatbot and data visualizations for Hawaii's open data portal, with appropriated funds and a system for AI governance tool procurement.
Business Impact
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Hawaii's HB2591 requires the Chief Data Officer to improve the state's open data portal through phased development of an AI chatbot and data visualizations, with funds appropriated for these tasks, a system for AI governance tool procurement, and a mechanism for reporting AI use cases and vendors.
Key Provisions
- The Chief Data Officer must enhance the open data portal with an AI chatbot and data visualizations to assist the public.
- The development of the chatbot and data visualizations will occur in phases.
- A system for evaluating and selecting AI governance tools for state departments must be developed.
- A mechanism for reporting and publishing AI use cases and vendors will be established.
- Funds are appropriated for the development and implementation of these enhancements.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 44)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| AMATO | Primary |
| AQUINO | Primary |
| BELATTI | Primary |
| CHUN | Primary |
| CULLEN | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Develop and publish an AI chatbot for the open data portal
Who: Chief Data Officer
Deadline: Phased development as specified in the bill
Who: Chief Data Officer
Deadline: Phased development as specified in the bill
Establish a system for evaluating AI governance tools
Who: Chief Data Officer
Deadline: As required by the bill
Who: Chief Data Officer
Deadline: As required by the bill
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Full Legal Analysis
HB2591, introduced in Hawaii, tasks the Chief Data Officer with enhancing the state's open data portal. This enhancement involves the phased development and publication of an artificial intelligence chatbot and data visualizations to assist the public in navigating the open data portal and finding information about statewide services. Additionally, the Chief Data Officer must establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of AI use cases and vendors. The bill also requires the development of a system to evaluate and select for procurement AI governance tools for use by state departments and agencies, with funds specifically appropriated for these enhancements.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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