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Jefferson County shifts stance to back delay in state algorithm-transparency law
Summary
County officials voted to change Jefferson County's position from opposed to support for a bill that delays implementation of a recent state law on algorithmic systems, citing a late amendment that pushes the effective date to June 2026 and gives more time for rulemaking and negotiation.
Deputy County Manager Kate Newman told commissioners at the Aug. 26 staff briefing that Jefferson County had earlier taken an opposed position on legislation relating to algorithmic systems but that late changes at the Capitol merit reconsideration.
"Prior to the special session, the Commissioners took positions on several bills. One of them was Senate Bill 4 ... We took an opposed position, and Karen Wick, our state lobbyist, is on the line, and there was some late last-night changes that she'd like to go over and see if you'd like to change your position on this," Newman said.
Karen Wick, the county's state lobbyist,…
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