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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, addressing critical data management challenges highlighted by experiences like the Maui wildfires. The center will be responsible for breaking down data silos across state agencies by creating a statewide data-sharing memorandum of understanding, implementing secure data-sharing platforms, and developing comprehensive data and AI governance policies. It will create a master citizen record to improve service delivery, establish an integrated data and AI platform for analytics and decision-making, and support agencies in evidence-based decision-making. The bill appropriates funding for eight new full-time positions, including specialists in data quality, privacy, master data architecture, AI engineering, and data analysis, with each role focused on improving data management, protection, and utilization. Key terms are defined, such as "decision intelligence" (using AI and machine learning to provide data-driven recommendations) and "open data" (publicly shareable information), with the overall goal of enhancing government performance, transparency, and citizen satisfaction through responsible data and AI use. The center will operate under the chief data officer and is set to be implemented starting July 1, 2025.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=726&year=2025