HI HR202: CONGRATULATING THE 2025 LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR, 2025 MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, 2026 SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR NATIONAL FINALIST, 2026 LE…
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CONGRATULATING THE 2025 LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR, 2025 MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, 2026 SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR NATIONAL FINALIST, 2026 LEILEHUA-MILILANI-WAIALUA COMPLEX AREA TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AND 2026 ʻAIEA-MOANALUA-RADFORD COMPLEX AREA TEACHER OF THE YEAR.
AI Summary
The bill requests the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to form a working group on artificial intelligence with specific stakeholders to explore its applications and risks.
If you operate in Hawaii and use AI, you should engage with the working group to align with state recommendations by 2021 or risk missing opportunities.
State
Hawaii
Bill Number
HR202
Status
Unknown
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Mar 18, 2026
Last Verified
Jun 5, 2026
Data Updated
Jun 6, 2026
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— 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
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
Education
What This Means
This resolution seeks to convene a working group in Hawaii to assess the applications and risks of artificial intelligence. It aims to explore how AI can benefit the state's economy and government while addressing potential dangers. Specific stakeholders, including legislative committee chairs, department directors, university faculty, and private sector researchers, will be invited to contribute to this initiative.
Key Provisions
Establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Working Group with specific stakeholders.
Assessment of AI applications used in other states or countries.
Evaluation of competitive advantages for Hawaii's economy.
Identification of potential dangers of AI integration.
Promotion of AI research and development in Hawaii.
Submission of interim and final reports to the Legislature.
Latest Legislative Action
To be offered.
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
HASHEM
Primary
Compliance Checklist
Engage with the Artificial Intelligence Working Group Who: Businesses and stakeholders in Hawaii using AI Deadline: By 2021 for interim report Penalty: Potential missed opportunities for funding and collaboration
The bill requests the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism to establish an Artificial Intelligence Working Group. This group will evaluate existing AI applications in other jurisdictions, identify competitive advantages for Hawaii, and assess potential risks associated with AI integration into state operations. The working group is also tasked with promoting AI research and development within the University of Hawaii and private businesses. Specific stakeholders to be invited include the Chairs of relevant Senate and House Committees, the Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, the Department Chair of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Information and Computer Sciences Department, and individuals engaged in AI research at private companies. The Department is expected to report interim findings by 2021 and final recommendations by 2022. While the bill does not impose penalties for non-compliance, it emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement in shaping Hawaii's AI landscape. This initiative reflects a growing trend among states to proactively address the implications of AI technology.
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