Bill > HB2818

This bill establishes an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division within the Department of Information Resources (DIR), which will assist state agencies in implementing generative AI technology for modernizing legacy systems and other appropriate projects. The division will be directed by the executive director and may hire personnel through various means, including institutions of higher education. The division can either use AI technology developed internally or contract with vendors whose AI must complete a majority of project work. For each completed project, the division must prepare a cost analysis report detailing the time, money, and resource savings compared to traditional systems, with a focus on demonstrating efficiency gains. The bill requires DIR to coordinate AI-related activities across different systems to ensure efficient implementation and resource use, and allows the department to adopt necessary rules for establishing and administering the division. The new AI division will become effective on September 1, 2025, giving the department time to develop implementation guidelines and prepare for the new organizational structure.

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