Appropriations committee reports AI‑bargaining bill after adopting narrower definition; members split on scope
Jan 28, 2026
Second substitute HB 16 22, which would require public employers to bargain over adoption or material modification of AI that affects wages or evaluations, was reported out 19–11–1 after the committee adopted a narrower definition of AI and rejected two other narrowing amendments.
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The committee considered engrossed substitute House Bill 16 22, which would require public employers to bargain with employees before adopting or materially modifying artificial intelligence technology when that change materially influences wages or performance evaluations.
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