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This bill urges Congress to discuss the benefits and risks of AI technologies, highlighting potential dangers and the need for regulation. Notably, the resolution's whereas clauses were generated by AI.
If you develop or deploy AI technologies, you must stay informed about potential regulations and risks to avoid future compliance issues.
State
Hawaii
Bill Number
SCR179
Status
Passed Both Chambers
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
May 22, 2023
Last Verified
May 1, 2026
Data Updated
May 1, 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
TechnologyPublic SectorArtificial Intelligence
What This Means
SCR179 emphasizes the need for a national dialogue on the implications of artificial intelligence. It highlights potential job loss, bias, privacy concerns, and unintended consequences. This resolution suggests Congress consider robust standards and regulations to ensure responsible AI use.
Key Provisions
Urges Congress to discuss AI benefits and risks.
Highlights the potential dangers of job loss and bias in AI.
Suggests considering robust standards and regulations for AI use.
Emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in AI.
Suggests evaluation of AI in public sector technologies.
Suggests considering universal safety guidelines for AI applications.
Latest Legislative Action
Certified copies of resolutions sent.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 31)
Name
Role
ACASIO
Primary
AQUINO
Primary
BAKER
Primary
C.
Primary
CHANG
Primary
DECOITE
Primary
Dela Cruz
Primary
ENGLISH
Primary
FUKUNAGA
Primary
GABBARD
Primary
Harimoto
Primary
HASHIMOTO
Primary
J.KEOHOKALOLE
Primary
K. KAHELE
Primary
KANUHA
Primary
KEITH-AGARAN
Primary
KIDANI
Primary
Kim
Primary
L. Thielen
Primary
LEE
Primary
MCKELVEY
Primary
MISALUCHA
Primary
Nishihara
Primary
RICHARDS
Primary
Riviere
Primary
Ruderman
Primary
S. Chang
Primary
SAN BUENAVENTURA
Primary
Shimabukuro
Primary
Taniguchi
Primary
Wakai
Cosponsor
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 6)
Reconsider: The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ·
Apr 19, 2023
12 Yea 0 Nay 4 OtherPassed ✓
The committee on HET recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ·
Apr 13, 2023
9 Yea 0 Nay 2 OtherPassed ✓
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ·
Mar 31, 2023
5 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Reconsider: The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ·
Mar 31, 2023
3 Yea 0 Nay 2 OtherPassed ✓
The committees on CAI recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. ·
Apr 13, 2022
4 Yea 0 Nay 3 OtherPassed ✓
The committee(s) on LCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. ·
Apr 4, 2022
SCR179 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from Hawaii that urges Congress to initiate discussions regarding the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Notably, the resolution's whereas clauses were generated by AI. The resolution outlines various concerns associated with AI, including job displacement due to automation, the risk of bias in machine learning algorithms, privacy and security issues, and the potential for unintended consequences from autonomous systems. It emphasizes the importance of considering standards and regulations to mitigate these risks and promote transparency in AI deployment. While the resolution does not impose specific compliance requirements or penalties, it signals a growing recognition of the need for oversight in AI technologies, which may influence future legislative actions at both state and federal levels. The resolution also highlights the urgency of evaluating AI's role in public sector applications, particularly in law enforcement and military contexts, suggesting a proactive approach to AI governance.
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