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AB 594 aims to integrate artificial intelligence into California's state government by establishing guidelines for its ethical use and efficiency. The bill emphasizes the importance of evaluating AI's impact on public good and worker benefits. Stakeholders will need to engage with the Department of Technology to ensure compliance with these forthcoming guidelines.
Key Provisions
Director of Technology may designate a position to evaluate AI uses in state government.
Guidelines for AI implementation must be adopted by January 1, 2021.
Guidelines will include standards for ethical AI use and project efficiency.
Latest Legislative Action
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
Name
Role
Boland
Author
Bonta
Coauthor
Cardenas
Author
Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife
Author
Dymally
Author
Gordon
Author
Harkey
Author
Harman
Author
Hill
Author
Hueso
Principal Coauthor
Irwin
Author
Kalra
Coauthor
Leno
Author
Maienschein
Author
McCarty
Author
Rubio
Coauthor
Salas
Author
Solache
Author
Yamada
Author
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 9)
AB 594 Salas Concurrence in Senate Amendments ·
Sep 9, 2019
79 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
3rd Reading AB594 Salas By Umberg ·
Sep 6, 2019
39 Yea 0 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
Do pass as amended ·
Aug 30, 2019
7 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Placed on suspense file ·
Aug 12, 2019
7 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Jul 9, 2019
15 Yea 0 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
AB 594 Salas Assembly Third Reading ·
May 23, 2019
78 Yea 0 Nay 2 OtherPassed ✓
Do pass as amended. ·
May 16, 2019
13 Yea 0 Nay 5 OtherPassed ✓
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar ·
Apr 24, 2019
7 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Labor and Employment] ·
Apr 2, 2019
11 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Adopt guidelines for AI use in state government functions Who: Department of Technology Deadline: 2021-01-01 Penalty: Potential oversight issues
Consult with stakeholders on AI implementation Who: Department of Technology Deadline: 2021-01-01 Penalty: Potential oversight issues
Full Legal Analysis
AB 594 authorizes the Director of Technology to designate a position within the Department of Technology to assess the use of artificial intelligence in state government. By January 1, 2021, the department is required to adopt guidelines governing AI technologies, developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders and informed by the Future of Work Commission's recommendations. The guidelines will cover ethical AI use, project identification for efficiency, and the incorporation of emerging technologies. This bill aligns with similar initiatives in other states focusing on the ethical and effective use of technology in public administration.
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