The proposed bill aims to promote the economic development of innovative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in Washington State. It emphasizes the importance of technological innovation for economic growth and competitiveness, highlighting AI's potential to address critical challenges such as wildfire management, cybersecurity, and public health. The bill establishes a framework for the Department of Commerce to support the development of AI technologies by soliciting input from an artificial intelligence task force, pursuing federal funding, and reporting on progress every two years. The bill also defines "artificial intelligence" and sets an expiration date for these provisions in 2035.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Washington State Institute for Public Policy to study and report on opportunities for AI development, with a focus on identifying technologies that benefit the state. The task force, which is established under the bill, will assess current AI uses and trends, make recommendations for guidelines and legislation, and ensure diverse representation in its membership. The task force is required to submit preliminary, interim, and final reports detailing its findings and recommendations by specified deadlines. The bill includes provisions for the task force to provide input to the Department of Commerce and support the Institute's study, with an expiration date for these sections set for 2027.