Appropriates $10 million from the Information Technology Reserve to the Department of Information Technology (DIT) for 2026-27 to be used to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to improve navigation and accessibility of State agency websites. Directs DIT to prioritize State and local workforce development resources and to consider a memorable and relatable name for the AI assistant.
Appropriates $10 million from the General Fund to the Department of Commerce (DOC) for 2026-27 to provide grants for local workforce development boards to design and implement programs for veterans to attain new job skills. Directs DOC to develop guidelines for grant requirements. Appropriates another $10 million to do the same for previously incarcerated persons.
Appropriates $1.5 million from the Information Technology Reserve to the DIT for 2026-27 to promote career planning tools for working adults.
Effective July 1, 2026.
GOVERNMENT WEBSITE ACCESS ACT.
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AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING ACCESS TO STATE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES AND TO PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TARGETED TO ADULTS, VETERANS, AND PERSONS PREVIOUSLY INCARCERATED SEEKING REENTRY INTO EMPLOYMENT MARKETS.Intro. by Reives, Willis, Campbell, Roberson.
Status: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 30 2026)
H 1097
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