00 CS FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 3(CRA) 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 and generated images raises important 13 ethical considerations, including data privacy, security, algorithmic transparency, and the 14 potential for bias and abuse, all of 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; and 02 WHEREAS artificial intelligence includes a diverse and growing set of tools and 03 technology, including expert systems, machine learning, generative agents, new hardware 04 platforms and software systems; 05 BE IT RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature establishes the Joint Legislative 06 Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to examine the development, implementation, and 07 regulation of artificial intelligence in the state; and be it 08 FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall 09 (1) create a set of common terms and definitions as a foundation for the work 10 of the task force and future legislation; 11 (2) evaluate current and potential applications and costs of artificial 12 intelligence in state government operations, including data management, public service 13 delivery, decision-making processes, efficiency, productivity improvements, and staffing 14 vacancies; 15 (3) assess the economic opportunities associated with artificial intelligence 16 development, including entrepreneurship and new venture creation and the establishment and 17 operation of data centers and technology hubs in the state; 18 (4) investigate ethical, legal, and privacy concerns related to artificial 19 intelligence use, including the use of generated images, in public and private sectors; 20 (5) explore workforce implications, including the need for training programs 21 and education initiatives to prepare residents of the state for artificial intelligence-related 22 employment opportunities; 23 (6) recommend policies and legislation to ensure the responsible and secure 24 use of artificial intelligence inside and outside state government; and 25 (7) develop a long-term strategic plan and recommended budgets for fostering 26 artificial intelligence innovation while safeguarding public interests in the state; and be it 27 FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force consists of seven members, appointed as 28 follows: 29 (1) three members from the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, 30 including one member designated as vice-chair of the task force; and 31 (2) four members from the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker 01 of the house of representatives, including one member designated as chair of the task force; 02 and be it 03 FURTHER RESOLVED that 04 (1) the chair of the task force shall preside over the task force and coordinate 05 its activities, ensuring an equal representation of both legislative bodies in the decision- 06 making process; 07 (2) the members of the task force shall objectively evaluate and support the 08 responsible use and development of artificial intelligence statewide, without focusing solely 09 on specific regions, vendors, or industries; 10 (3) staff of the president of the senate, the speaker of the house, and the 11 Legislative Affairs Agency may provide administrative and other support to the task force; 12 (4) the task force shall meet at the call of the chair and, to the extent 13 practicable, conduct meetings virtually or through other electronic means; 14 (5) a majority of the task force constitutes a quorum; and be it 15 FURTHER RESOLVED that, by January 31, 2026, the task force shall submit a 16 report of its findings and recommendations to the senate secretary and the chief clerk of the 17 house of representatives and notify the legislature that the report is available; the task force 18 may make any interim reports the task force considers advisable; and be it 19 FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force expires on February 2, 2026.