Michigan House Bill Would Create AI Oversight Board for State Agencies
Republican Rep. Jaime Greene’s bill would create a three-member AI oversight board to guide Michigan’s 19 state agencies on implementing artificial intelligence technology.
LANSING, MICHIGAN — A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to establish an artificial intelligence oversight board within Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget as state agencies work on implementing AI technology.
State Rep. Jaime Greene (R-Richmond) introduced the bill in late April to create a three-member governing board that would advise the department on proposed uses for generative artificial intelligence across Michigan’s 19 state agencies.
The board would include one individual with expertise in artificial intelligence or data science, one individual with expertise in ethics, civil rights, or privacy, and one individual representing the private sector. All three members would be appointed by the governor.
Board Duties and Pilot Program
Under Greene’s proposal, the board would provide periodic updates to the department’s formal guidelines for agencies incorporating AI into their operations. The board would also assist in creating a pilot program to study the use of generative AI in state government.
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget currently oversees technology use for all other state departments and has existing guidelines for artificial intelligence adoption and usage.
Greene chairs the House Communications and Technology Committee, which would consider the legislation. She testified on her bill during committee proceedings earlier this month.
Existing AI Regulations in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers have already addressed artificial intelligence in the political sphere. State regulations require political campaigns to include disclosure statements when using promotional materials generated with artificial intelligence.
The new legislation represents the first comprehensive attempt to regulate how Michigan’s state agencies incorporate AI technology into their daily operations. The bill comes as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly prevalent in public sector functions nationwide.
The proposed oversight board would operate within the Department of Technology, Management and Budget, which serves as the central technology authority for Michigan’s executive branch agencies. The department would receive guidance from the board on implementing generative AI tools while maintaining ethical standards and privacy protections.
