Requesting a study on the feasibility and implications of electing Hawaii's Attorney General.

The bill requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility and implications of electing the State's Attorney General. The study will determine necessary constitutional amendments, compare states with elected versus appointed attorneys general, analyze potential impacts on independence, accountability, coordination, and representation, and review alternative selection methods. The Bureau must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.

Requesting a study on the feasibility and implications of electing Hawaii's Attorney General.

The bill requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility and implications of electing the State's Attorney General. The study will determine necessary constitutional amendments, compare states with elected versus appointed attorneys general, analyze potential impacts on independence, accountability, coordination, and representation, and review alternative selection methods. The Bureau must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.