CA SB348: State Air Resources Board: Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Verified

Senate Bill 348, introduced by Senator Chang and coauthored by Assembly Member Kiley, proposes the addition of Chapter 6 to the Government Code, starting with Section 12897. The bill requires both the Director of Technology and the Director of Motor Vehicles to devise strategic plans for the integration of artificial intelligence into state information technology systems. These plans must evaluate the potential effects on job responsibilities and how to minimize negative impacts on the workforce. Additionally, the bill encourages the Governor to appoint a special adviser on artificial intelligence to coordinate a statewide strategic plan, which should also assess the impact of AI on citizen privacy. Furthermore, the bill suggests that certain state entities, including the Controller’s office and the University of California, designate a chief AI officer. Notably, Section 2 of the act will only become operative if Assembly Bill 976 is enacted and becomes operative.