SB 2530 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Boards and Commissions - As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Act." - Amends TCA Title 4.

This bill creates the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to guide how state government uses artificial intelligence. The council consists of fifteen members, including state officials and representatives appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. Its main job is to develop an action plan that promotes awareness, education, and clear usage policies for AI tools among state employees. The council must submit its initial recommendations within six months and a final plan within twelve months of starting. The group is attached to the Department of Finance and Administration and will cease to exist on July 1, 2026.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024 Last action May 29, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Actions timeline

Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/27/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/13/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/13/2024
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Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
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Mar 7, 2024
Upper · Passed
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Commerce & Labor Committee 3/12/2024
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Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Feb 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 3/6/2024
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Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
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Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bo Watson
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