REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY AND IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTING THE STATE'S ATTORNEY GENERAL.

This bill directs Hawaii's Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a comprehensive study on whether the state should change its Attorney General selection process from appointment to election. The study will examine constitutional requirements, compare systems used in other states, and analyze potential impacts on the office's independence, accountability, and ability to represent the state. The report is due before the 2027 legislative session and will include recommendations on any necessary constitutional amendments or alternative selection methods. This resolution does not change current law but initiates a review of the issue for future legislative consideration.