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HOUSE CONCURRENT R ESOLUTION NO. 3
IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION
BY REPRESENTATIVE RAUSCHER
Introduced: 2/26/25
Referred: Community and Regional Affairs, State Affairs
A RESOLUTION
Establishing the Joint Legislative Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. 1
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: 2
WHEREAS artificial intelligence is a rapidly advancing technology with significant 3
implications for government operations, economic development, public services, and data 4
security; and 5
WHEREAS artificial intelligence is being integrated into various sectors, including 6
public safety, transportation, healthcare, and education, and artificial intelligence has the 7
potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations; and 8
WHEREAS the development and use of artificial intelligence and the establishment 9
of data centers in the state could stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and 10
position the state as a leader in technological innovation; and 11
WHEREAS the use of artificial intelligence raises important ethical considerations, 12
including data privacy, security, algorithmic transparency, and the potential for bias, all of 13
which necessitates careful legislative oversight; and 14
WHEREAS understanding the role of artificial intelligence in government and society 15
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civil liberties and public trust; 1
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature establishes the Joint Legislative 2
Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to examine the development, implementation, and 3
regulation of artificial intelligence in the state; and be it 4
FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall 5
(1) evaluate current and potential applications of artificial intelligence in state 6
government operations, including data management, public service delivery, and decision-7
making processes; 8
(2) assess the economic opportunities associated with artificial intelligence 9
development, including the establishment and operation of data centers and technology hubs 10
in the state; 11
(3) investigate ethical, legal, and privacy concerns related to artificial 12
intelligence use in public and private sectors; 13
(4) explore workforce implications, including the need for training programs 14
and education initiatives to prepare residents of the state for artificial intelligence-related 15
employment opportunities; 16
(5) recommend policies and legislation to ensure the responsible and secure 17
use of artificial intelligence inside and outside state government; and 18
(6) develop a long-term strategic plan for fostering artificial intelligence 19
innovation while safeguarding public interests in the state; and be it 20
FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force consists of seven members, appointed as 21
follows: 22
(1) three members from the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, 23
including one member designated as vice-chair of the task force; and 24
(2) four members from the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker 25
of the house of representatives, including one member designated as chair of the task force; 26
and be it 27
FURTHER RESOLVED that 28
(1) the chair of the task force shall preside over the task force and coordinate 29
its activities, ensuring an equal representation of both legislative bodies in the decision-30
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(2) the members of the task force shall objectively evaluate and support the 1
responsible use and development of artificial intelligence statewide, without focusing solely 2
on specific regions or industries; 3
(3) staff of the president of the senate, the speaker of the house, and the 4
Legislative Affairs Agency may provide administrative and other support to the task force; 5
(4) the task force shall meet at the call of the chair and may conduct meetings 6
virtually or through other electronic means to reduce expenses to the fullest extent practicable; 7
(5) a majority of the task force constitutes a quorum; 8
(6) members of the task force are entitled to the members' normal rates of per 9
diem and travel; and be it 10
FURTHER RESOLVED that, by January 31st, 2026, the task force shall submit a 11
report of its findings and recommendations to the senate secretary and the chief clerk of the 12
house of representatives and notify the legislature that the report is available; the task force 13
may make any interim reports the task force considers advisable; and be it 14
FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force expires on February 2, 2026. 15