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

This bill is a House resolution that directs Hawaii's Legislative Reference Bureau to study whether the state's Attorney General should be elected by voters instead of being appointed by the Governor. The study will examine constitutional requirements, compare systems used in other states, and analyze potential impacts on the Attorney General's independence, accountability, and ability to work with state agencies. The Bureau must also explore alternative selection methods that could improve public confidence in the office and submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027. This resolution does not change any laws but initiates research to inform future policy decisions about how the Attorney General is selected.