In one paragraph
Louisiana's SCR 49 is a concurrent resolution, adopted by the Senate 35-0 on May 26 and the House 99-0 on June 7, 2023, that urges and requests the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity to study the impact of AI on operations, procurement and policy and to research advancing technology to keep state agencies' policies, processes and systems current. Its written report, with recommendations and specific legislative proposals, was due to the House and Senate commerce committees 60 days before the 2024 Regular Session. A concurrent resolution does not change the law.
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What it means for business
No duties for businesses. Industry partners were among those the committee was asked to consult; its report was due before the 2024 Regular Session.
Key provisions
- Urges and requests the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity to study the impact of AI on operations, procurement and policy, and to research rapidly advancing technology and science to update and maintain policies, processes and systems in state agencies
- Written report of findings to the House Committee on Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs no later than 60 days before the beginning of the 2024 Regular Session
- The report is to propose recommendations, with specific proposals for legislation, to help government and businesses in Louisiana realize AI's benefits and to protect consumers
- The committee is to seek input from the Department of Economic Development, the office of technology services, the Division of Administration, the Department of Justice and industry partners
- Adopted by the Senate 35-0 on May 26, 2023 and by the House 99-0 on June 7, 2023 without amendments; a concurrent resolution, which does not change the law
Latest legislative action
Jun 8, 2023. Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/12/2023.
Sponsors (showing 5 of 26)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alan Seabaugh R | Primary |
| Barrow Peacock | Primary |
| Barry Milligan | Primary |
| Beth Mizell R | Primary |
| Cleo Fields | Primary |
Roll call votes (showing 3 of 4)
Final Passage: CONSIDERATION (#1160) Jun 7, 2023
99 yea0 nay6 otherPassed
Adoption: (#454) May 26, 2023
35 yea0 nay4 otherPassed
Final Passage: CONSIDERATION (#1663) Jun 6, 2022
99 yea0 nay6 otherPassed
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