The bill establishes the Kansas Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, which is tasked with studying the impacts, risks, workforce implications, and regulatory needs associated with artificial intelligence and related technologies. The task force will consist of six voting members appointed by various legislative leaders and five nonvoting members, including representatives from the attorney general's office, the state board of education, the Kansas board of regents, the secretary of commerce, and an expert in artificial intelligence or advanced technology appointed by the governor. The task force is required to meet and report its findings and recommendations annually to key state leaders, with the first report due on December 31, 2026.
The bill also outlines the operational structure of the task force, including the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson from among the voting members, the requirement for a quorum of four voting members for decision-making, and provisions for reimbursement of expenses for attending members. Additionally, the task force is set to expire on January 1, 2028, and the act will take effect upon publication in the statute book.