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CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(CRA)
IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA
THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION
BY THE HOUSE COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Offered: 4/11/25
Referred: State Affairs
Sponsor(s): REPRESENTATIVES RAUSCHER, Costello
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 and generated images raises important 12
ethical considerations, including data privacy, security, algorithmic transparency, and the 13
potential for bias and abuse, all of which necessitates careful legislative oversight; and 14
WHEREAS understanding the role of artificial intelligence in government and society 15
is essential to ensuring its use benefits residents of the state while mitigating potential risks to 16 34-LS0603\G
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civil liberties and public trust; and 1
WHEREAS artificial intelligence includes a diverse and growing set of tools and 2
technology, including expert systems, machine learning, generative agents, new hardware 3
platforms and software systems; 4
BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature establishes the Joint Legislative 5
Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to examine the development, implementation, and 6
regulation of artificial intelligence in the state; and be it 7
FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall 8
(1) create a set of common terms and definitions as a foundation for the work 9
of the task force and future legislation; 10
(2) evaluate current and potential applications and costs of artificial 11
intelligence in state government operations, including data management, public service 12
delivery, decision-making processes, efficiency, productivity improvements, and staffing 13
vacancies; 14
(3) assess the economic opportunities associated with artificial intelligence 15
development, including entrepreneurship and new venture creation and the establishment and 16
operation of data centers and technology hubs in the state; 17
(4) investigate ethical, legal, and privacy concerns related to artificial 18
intelligence use, including the use of generated images, in public and private sectors; 19
(5) explore workforce implications, including the need for training programs 20
and education initiatives to prepare residents of the state for artificial intelligence-related 21
employment opportunities; 22
(6) recommend policies and legislation to ensure the responsible and secure 23
use of artificial intelligence inside and outside state government; and 24
(7) develop a long-term strategic plan and recommended budgets for fostering 25
artificial intelligence innovation while safeguarding public interests in the state; and be it 26
FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force consists of seven members, appointed as 27
follows: 28
(1) three members from the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, 29
including one member designated as vice-chair of the task force; and 30
(2) four members from the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker 31 34-LS0603\G
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of the house of representatives, including one member designated as chair of the task force; 1
and be it 2
FURTHER RESOLVED that 3
(1) the chair of the task force shall preside over the task force and coordinate 4
its activities, ensuring an equal representation of both legislative bodies in the decision-5
making process; 6
(2) the members of the task force shall objectively evaluate and support the 7
responsible use and development of artificial intelligence statewide, without focusing solely 8
on specific regions, vendors, or industries; 9
(3) staff of the president of the senate, the speaker of the house, and the 10
Legislative Affairs Agency may provide administrative and other support to the task force; 11
(4) the task force shall meet at the call of the chair and, to the extent 12
practicable, conduct meetings virtually or through other electronic means; 13
(5) a majority of the task force constitutes a quorum; and be it 14
FURTHER RESOLVED that, by January 31, 2026, the task force shall submit a 15
report of its findings and recommendations to the senate secretary and the chief clerk of the 16
house of representatives and notify the legislature that the report is available; the task force 17
may make any interim reports the task force considers advisable; and be it 18
FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force expires on February 2, 2026. 19