Bill > S746

This bill establishes the Study Committee on Automation and the Workforce, a comprehensive committee designed to examine the impacts of automation on workers, especially those from low-income and minority backgrounds. The committee will consist of 11 voting members appointed by the Governor, legislative leaders, and committee members themselves, along with seven non-voting ex officio members from various state agencies and educational institutions. The committee's primary duties include reviewing how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, industrial robotics, self-service technologies, and advanced software are affecting the workforce, with a particular focus on understanding how educational opportunities, geographical location, and social inequities contribute to worker displacement. The committee will also investigate education and training requirements needed to help workers adapt to technological changes, recommend strategies for mitigating economic disruption, and identify potential growth opportunities in emerging industries such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, technology services, and healthcare. The committee will provide opportunities for public input, meet biennially, and submit detailed reports to the Governor and Legislative Commission, with its first report due before the 2027 General Assembly. All appointed members will serve two-year terms, with the ability to be reappointed, and the committee will have the support of legislative staff to assist in its work.

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