00 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3 01 Establishing the Joint Legislative Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. 02 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: 03 WHEREAS artificial intelligence is a rapidly advancing technology with significant 04 implications for government operations, economic development, public services, and data 05 security; and 06 WHEREAS artificial intelligence is being integrated into various sectors, including 07 public safety, transportation, healthcare, and education, and artificial intelligence has the 08 potential to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations; and 09 WHEREAS the development and use of artificial intelligence and the establishment 10 of data centers in the state could stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and 11 position the state as a leader in technological innovation; and 12 WHEREAS the use of artificial intelligence raises important ethical considerations, 13 including data privacy, security, algorithmic transparency, and the potential for bias, all of 14 which necessitates careful legislative oversight; and 15 WHEREAS understanding the role of artificial intelligence in government and society 16 is essential to ensuring its use benefits residents of the state while mitigating potential risks to 01 civil liberties and public trust; 02 BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature establishes the Joint Legislative 03 Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to examine the development, implementation, and 04 regulation of artificial intelligence in the state; and be it 05 FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall 06 (1) evaluate current and potential applications of artificial intelligence in state 07 government operations, including data management, public service delivery, and decision- 08 making processes; 09 (2) assess the economic opportunities associated with artificial intelligence 10 development, including the establishment and operation of data centers and technology hubs 11 in the state; 12 (3) investigate ethical, legal, and privacy concerns related to artificial 13 intelligence use in public and private sectors; 14 (4) explore workforce implications, including the need for training programs 15 and education initiatives to prepare residents of the state for artificial intelligence-related 16 employment opportunities; 17 (5) recommend policies and legislation to ensure the responsible and secure 18 use of artificial intelligence inside and outside state government; and 19 (6) develop a long-term strategic plan for fostering artificial intelligence 20 innovation while safeguarding public interests in the state; and be it 21 FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force consists of seven members, appointed as 22 follows: 23 (1) three members from the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, 24 including one member designated as vice-chair of the task force; and 25 (2) four members from the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker 26 of the house of representatives, including one member designated as chair of the task force; 27 and be it 28 FURTHER RESOLVED that 29 (1) the chair of the task force shall preside over the task force and coordinate 30 its activities, ensuring an equal representation of both legislative bodies in the decision- 31 making process; 01 (2) the members of the task force shall objectively evaluate and support the 02 responsible use and development of artificial intelligence statewide, without focusing solely 03 on specific regions or industries; 04 (3) staff of the president of the senate, the speaker of the house, and the 05 Legislative Affairs Agency may provide administrative and other support to the task force; 06 (4) the task force shall meet at the call of the chair and may conduct meetings 07 virtually or through other electronic means to reduce expenses to the fullest extent practicable; 08 (5) a majority of the task force constitutes a quorum; 09 (6) members of the task force are entitled to the members' normal rates of per 10 diem and travel; and be it 11 FURTHER RESOLVED that, by January 31st, 2026, the task force shall submit a 12 report of its findings and recommendations to the senate secretary and the chief clerk of the 13 house of representatives and notify the legislature that the report is available; the task force 14 may make any interim reports the task force considers advisable; and be it 15 FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force expires on February 2, 2026.