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This bill establishes a statewide Data and Artificial Intelligence Governance and Decision Intelligence Center within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to address data fragmentation and improve government service delivery. The center will be responsible for facilitating data sharing across state agencies, implementing data and AI governance policies, creating a master citizen record, developing an integrated data platform, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. The bill appropriates funding for seven new full-time positions, including specialists in data quality, data privacy, master data architecture, AI engineering, data science, and open data coordination. These roles will help break down data silos, improve data interoperability, and enhance government performance, with a particular emphasis on lessons learned from emergency response situations like the Maui wildfires. The center will aim to create secure data-sharing tools, implement governance policies to protect data access, collaborate with county and governmental agencies, and provide decision-support analytics using machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies. Key terms like "decision intelligence" are defined as the use of AI-enabled analytics to provide actionable insights and recommendations for operational and policy decisions. The center will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to promote transparency, improve citizen services, and enable more efficient and effective government operations.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=487&year=2026