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AI Summary
AB459 proposed establishing the 'Artificial Intelligence in State Government Services Commission' to oversee AI use in state services and required a report, but it died under Art. IV, Sec. 10(c).
Business Impact
If you use AI in state services, no immediate action is required as the bill did not pass.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
AB459 aimed to establish the 'Artificial Intelligence in State Government Services Commission' to oversee AI implementation in state services and required a comprehensive report. The bill did not pass, dying under Art. IV, Sec. 10(c).
Key Provisions
- Establishment of the 'Artificial Intelligence in State Government Services Commission' to oversee AI in state services.
- Requirement for a report on AI implementation in state services.
- Addition and repeal of Section 11820.50 of the Government Code related to AI oversight and reporting.
Latest Legislative Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiley R | Sponsor | HD-006 |
| Ling Ling Chang R | Sponsor | SD-029 |
Roll Call Votes
A ·
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 24, 2019
4 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Accountability and Administrative Review] ·
Apr 2, 2019
11 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Prepare for potential reporting requirements regarding AI use in state services.
Who: Businesses providing AI services to California state government.
Deadline: By 2020.
Penalty: Potential scrutiny or loss of contracts.
Who: Businesses providing AI services to California state government.
Deadline: By 2020.
Penalty: Potential scrutiny or loss of contracts.
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Full Legal Analysis
AB459 was a legislative proposal in California intended to establish the 'Artificial Intelligence in State Government Services Commission' tasked with overseeing the implementation and integration of AI in state government services. It also required the preparation of a detailed report on AI usage. The bill proposed adding and subsequently repealing Section 11820.50 of the Government Code, which outlined these duties. However, the bill did not progress beyond the Assembly Appropriations Committee, where it was held under submission. Ultimately, AB459 died pursuant to Article IV, Section 10(c) of the California Constitution, indicating it did not advance through the legislative process to become law.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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