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Lawmakers and stakeholders back permanent AI commission as state seeks steady governance
Summary
Supporters told the joint committee HB 4103 would create the Senator Aaron Woods Commission on Artificial Intelligence to monitor state AI use, advise policymakers and recommend safeguards; supporters urged careful membership, continuity and inclusion of labor, disability advocates and judiciary appointments.
House Bill 4103, which would create the Senator Aaron Woods Commission on Artificial Intelligence housed in the Office of Enterprise Information Services, drew broad support at a Feb. 6 public hearing, with lawmakers, local governments, labor and higher-education representatives urging the legislature to establish a continuing forum for AI policy.
Representative Daniel Wynne, the bill sponsor, said the commission would monitor the state's use of AI systems, identify long-term policy implications and provide annual reports that could include legislative recommendations. "The commission will serve as a central resource for policy makers, providing recommendations for…
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