The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 18, Chapter 1, Article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the implementation and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems within state budget units. The bill mandates that the Director of the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) require each budget unit to identify opportunities for AI solutions, eliminate restrictive regulations, streamline procurement processes, establish governance for AI systems, review existing regulations for negative impacts on innovation, and modify or eliminate barriers to AI innovation.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that budget units must focus on reducing costs and improving service delivery when implementing AI systems, refrain from creating new regulatory requirements solely for private sector AI development, and utilize existing staff and resources without forming new administrative bodies. It also sets forth conditions under which budget units may adopt rules regulating AI systems, requiring legislative approval for any emergency or temporary rules. Definitions for "artificial intelligence system," "computational resource," and "content" are also provided to clarify the scope of the regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-105