House committee hears testimony on bill to create state AI pilot program
The House Communications and Technology Committee heard testimony on House Bill 5899 to create an Artificial Intelligence Pilot Program for state agencies, with a governor‑appointed three‑member governing board, DTMB oversight and a 180‑day reporting requirement; witnesses urged broader board expertise and clarified cost uncertainty.
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The House Communications and Technology Committee on the morning of the hearing considered House Bill 5899, the “Artificial Intelligence Pilot Program Act,” which would authorize controlled generative‑AI pilots across state agencies, create a governor‑appointed AI governing board and require a publicly posted DTMB report within 180 days assessing time saved, workflow changes and any risks or unintended consequences.
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