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HB 5869

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COUNCIL

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brandon Potter and 2 co-sponsors

Summary of HB 5869: State Affairs and Government - Science and Technology Advisory Council Bill OverviewThis bill, signed into law on June 26, 2025, establishes the Science and Tec

06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 5869

Summary of HB 5869: State Affairs and Government - Science and Technology Advisory Council

Bill Overview

This bill, signed into law on June 26, 2025, establishes the Science and Technology Advisory Council within the Office of the Governor. The council's purpose is to provide expert policy guidance to the Governor and state legislators on emerging science and technology issues that impact the state.

Key Provisions

  • Creates the 15-member Science and Technology Advisory Council, to be appointed by the Governor.
  • Council members must have expertise in fields such as computer science, engineering, biotechnology, renewable energy, or other high-tech industries.
  • The council will meet quarterly to discuss science and technology trends, identify potential opportunities and challenges for the state, and make policy recommendations.
  • Council reports and recommendations will be submitted to the Governor and made publicly available online.
  • The council is authorized to form subcommittees and work groups to research specific issues in-depth.
  • A $500,000 annual appropriation is provided to fund the council's operations and activities.

Impact and Significance

  • This bill aims to ensure the state government has access to high-quality, up-to-date technical expertise to inform policymaking in areas like technology, innovation, and scientific research.
  • The council is expected to play a key advisory role on issues such as cybersecurity, data privacy, autonomous vehicles, renewable energy, and other emerging tech that impacts the state's economy and residents.
  • By elevating the role of science and technology in state government, the bill demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based, forward-looking policymaking.
  • The council's public reporting requirements will also increase transparency around the state's science and tech priorities and strategies.

Overall, HB 5869 establishes an institutional mechanism to better integrate technical expertise into state government decision-making processes on critical science and technology issues.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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