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title: SR 789. Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence; create
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  - Donzella James
  - RaShaun Kemp
  - Kenya Wicks
  - Michael Rhett
  - Sheikh Rahman
  - Tonya Anderson
  - Gail Davenport
  - Jaha Howard
  - Nan Orrock
  - Randal Mangham
  - Kim Jackson
  - Ed Harbison
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  - artificial intelligence
  - film industry
  - creative writing
  - Georgia Senate
  - entertainment industry regulation
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# SR 789. Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence; create

## Text

Senate Resolution 789
By: Senators James of the 28th, Kemp of the 38th, Wicks of the 34th, Rhett of the 33rd,
Rahman of the 5th and others
ADOPTED SENATE
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative
Industries; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, artificial intelligence is increasingly used throughout the film and television
industries to automate tasks, impact decision making, and alter audience experiences; and
WHEREAS, filmmakers and creative writers share concern that artificial intelligence is
replacing human artistry and leading to potential job losses for creative writers; and
WHEREAS, an increase in the use of artificial intelligence in such industries can lead to
confusion where handcrafted work is mistaken for artificial intelligence, which can fuel
distrust and controversy, and undisclosed use of artificial intelligence intensifies fears of
losing human creativity; and
WHEREAS, Georgia has established itself as a national leader for accomplished producers,
award-winning actors, and cutting-edge film technology; and
WHEREAS, study is needed to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on creative
writers, filmmakers, and televison to ensure that one of Georgia's top industries continues
to thrive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE:
(1) Creation of Senate study committee. There is created the Senate Study Committee
on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative Industries.
(2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of five members of the
Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate. The President shall designate two
of such members of the committee as cochairpersons of the committee. One such
cochairperson shall be a member of the majority party and one such cochairperson shall
be a member of the minority party.
(3) Powers and duties. The committee shall undertake a study of the conditions, needs,
issues, and problems mentioned above or related thereto and recommend any action or
legislation which the committee deems necessary or appropriate.
(4) Meetings. The cochairpersons shall call all meetings of the committee. The
committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem
necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform
its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution.
(5) Allowances, expenses, and funding.
(A) The legislative members of the committee shall receive the allowances provided
for in Code Section 28-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
(B) Members of the committee who are state officials, other than legislative members,
or who are state employees shall receive no compensation for their services on the
committee, but they may be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the
performance of their duties as members of the committee in the same manner as they
are reimbursed for expenses in their capacities as state officials or employees.
(C) Members of the committee who are not legislators, state officials, or state
employees shall receive a daily expense allowance in an amount the same as that
specified in subsection (b) of Code Section 45-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia
Annotated, as well as the mileage or transportation allowance authorized for state
employees.
(D) The allowances authorized by this resolution shall not be received by any member
of the committee for more than five days unless additional days are authorized. Funds
necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds
appropriated to the Senate; except that funds for the reimbursement of the expenses of
state officials, other than legislative members, and for the reimbursement of the
expenses of state employees shall come from funds appropriated to or otherwise
available to their respective agencies.
(6) Report.
(A) In the event the committee adopts any specific findings or recommendations that
include suggestions for proposed legislation, the cochairpersons shall file a report of the
same prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution, subject to
subparagraph (C) of this paragraph.
(B) In the event the committee adopts a report that does not include suggestions for
proposed legislation, the cochairpersons shall file the report, subject to
subparagraph (C) of this paragraph.
(C) No report shall be filed unless the same has been approved prior to the date of
abolishment specified in this resolution by majority vote of a quorum of the committee.
A report so approved shall be signed by the cochairpersons of the committee and filed
with the Secretary of the Senate.
(D) In the absence of an approved report, the cochairpersons may file with the
Secretary of the Senate a copy of the minutes of the meetings of the committee in lieu
thereof.
(7) Abolishment. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2026.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Senate resolution would create a five-member Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative Industries, tasked with examining how AI affects Georgia's film, television, and writing sectors.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution creates a temporary Senate study committee to look at how artificial intelligence is affecting Georgia's creative industries, particularly film, television, and creative writing. The resolution notes that AI is increasingly used to automate tasks and alter audience experiences, raising concerns about job losses and confusion between human-made and AI-generated work.
The committee would have five members appointed by the President of the Senate, including one cochairperson from the majority party and one from the minority party. It can meet as needed, study the issues, and recommend legislation. Legislative members get standard allowances under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 28-1-8), while non-legislator members get a daily expense allowance and mileage reimbursement. The committee must file any findings before it is abolished on December 1, 2026.

### What it does

- Creates a five-member Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative Industries, appointed by the Senate President.
- Directs the committee to study how AI affects creative writers, filmmakers, and the television industry in Georgia and to recommend possible legislation.
- Sets pay and expense rules: legislative members get standard allowances, state employee members get expense reimbursement only, and other members get a daily allowance plus mileage.
- Limits allowances to five days of committee work unless additional days are approved, funded through the Senate's budget or members' home agencies.
- Requires the committee to file an approved report or, if none is approved, the meeting minutes with the Secretary of the Senate.
- Abolishes the committee automatically on December 1, 2026.

### Who it affects

Members of the Georgia Senate who may be appointed to the committee, and more broadly Georgia's film, television, and creative writing industries, including filmmakers, actors, producers, and creative writers whose work may be affected by the committee's eventual recommendations.

### Why it matters

The resolution does not change any law itself, but it sets up a formal process for state lawmakers to examine how AI is reshaping Georgia's film and television industry, which could lead to future legislation on AI disclosure, job protections, or industry regulation.

### Key provisions

- Paragraph 1 creates the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Creative Industries.
- Paragraph 2 sets the committee at five Senate members, with one majority party and one minority party cochairperson.
- Paragraph 3 charges the committee with studying AI's effects on creative industries and recommending legislation if needed.
- Paragraph 5 details allowances: legislative members get standard travel and expense reimbursement, state employees get reimbursement only, and other members get a daily allowance capped at five days of service.
- Paragraph 6 requires a report or meeting minutes to be filed with the Secretary of the Senate before the committee is abolished.
- Paragraph 7 abolishes the committee on December 1, 2026.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-31)
- Last action: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute (2026-03-31)
- Sponsors: Donzella James, RaShaun Kemp, Kenya Wicks, Michael Rhett, Sheikh Rahman, Tonya Anderson, Gail Davenport, Jaha Howard, Nan Orrock, Randal Mangham, Kim Jackson, Ed Harbison
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73299

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