Communications and Technology
Task Force Description
With nearly 200 members representing all parts of the country and every segment of industry, the Communications and Technology Task Force believes that constant, dynamic innovation in communications and technology presents numerous complexities that defy traditional public policy prescriptions. To help policymakers understand the changes underway in the 21st century economy, the Task Force brings together state legislators, private industry, and policy experts to develop public policies that will promote economic growth, freedom of technology, and innovation in the states.
Areas of focus for the Task Force include: 1) broadband deployment and adoption; 2) protecting consumer choice in privacy; 3) promoting new forms of e-commerce; and 4) growing the high-tech sector of the economy. Additionally, the Task Force has established five subcommittees to thoroughly investigate topics of interest to the states. These subcommittees are: Broadband; E-Commerce; Information Technology; Innovation; and Consumer Protection, Critical Infrastructure, and Security Technologies.
All Model Policies
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State Constitutional Amendment: Jury – Determined Compensation for Property Devaluations Caused by Regulatory Takings Final
WHEREAS, the U.S. Constitution explicitly states in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 that Congress has the power “to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries,” thereby establishing constitutional protection for…
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Right to Compute Act Final
WHEREAS, innovations in computational technology, such as machine learning, enable technological breakthroughs in nearly every sector, leading to increased economic growth and greater prosperity; and WHEREAS, ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of computational technology is critical for driving economic growth, safeguarding national…
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Technology‑Neutral Anti‑Discrimination Clarification Act Final
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Technology‑Neutral Anti‑Discrimination Clarification Act of 20 XX.” Section 2. Legislative Purpose and Findings The legislature reaffirms that discrimination based on protected characteristics is unlawful in [State] whether it occurs in housing, employment,…
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The Artificial Intelligence Tax Non-Discrimination Act Final
Section 1. Definitions For the purposes of this Act, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below. These definitions shall conform, where applicable, to definitions already existing in state law. A. Algorithm: A finite sequence of well-defined instructions or rules designed to perform…
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Statement of Principles on the Gig Economy Final
Broad Overview: The gig economy has several components, including: Independent workers: People who are paid for a specific task or project. Consumers: People who need a service, such as a ride or delivery. Companies: Companies that connect workers to consumers.
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Statement of Principles on Broadband Internet Access Service Non-Regulation Final
Whereas, broadband internet access service is inherently an interstate service. Whereas, there has been a long-standing, bipartisan consensus that broadband internet access service should be free of unnecessary regulation. Whereas, in the wake of the FCC’s 2015 Title II reclassification order, broadband providers’ capital investment declined.1 Whereas, after the FCC’s…