Bill > HB824

This bill aims to improve government efficiency by providing funding to the legislative reference bureau to use artificial intelligence (AI) software to analyze Hawaii's legal codes. Specifically, the bill appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to procure AI tools that will examine the Hawaii Revised Statutes and Hawaii Administrative Rules, with the goal of identifying and eliminating obsolete, duplicative, or inconsistent legal provisions. The legislative reference bureau will use these AI analytics to streamline regulations, drawing inspiration from other states like Ohio and South Carolina that have successfully used similar technology to reduce regulatory complexity. The bill requires the bureau to submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations, including potential legislative changes, to the state legislature no later than twenty days before the 2027 regular legislative session. The findings are based on research showing the current Hawaii legal code contains 108,741 restrictions and over 6.4 million words, suggesting significant potential for simplification and improved government efficiency through the use of advanced AI technology.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=824&year=2026