HB 1384 Summary

• Establishes the Hawaii Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council within the Department of Accounting and General Services, administratively chaired by the Chief Information Officer and Director of Finance.

• Council membership includes 15 state officials (including Attorney General, Comptroller, and Superintendent of Education) plus 4 legislative appointees and 7 gubernatorial appointees with expertise in local government, higher education, workforce development, business, AI development, technology policy, and law enforcement.

• Requires council to submit a status report to the legislature 20 days before the 2026 regular session, an interim report by December 31, 2026, and a final action plan by December 31, 2027 addressing labor market impacts, economic growth, responsible AI use regulations, workforce development, and accountability strategies.

• Establishes permanent FTE positions (management analyst and clerical/secretarial staff) within the Department of Accounting and General Services and authorizes procurement of consultant services to support council operations.

• Appropriates unspecified general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for staffing, consultants, and operational expenses; bill becomes effective July 1, 3000 and repeals December 31, 2027.