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This bill establishes a task force to study and recommend quantum computing projects and policies in New York State.
Why it matters
Brings expert and bipartisan perspectives together. By requiring appointments from both majority and minority legislative leaders, as well as the governor, the task force is structured to include a diverse set of views and expertise, increasing the likelihood of balanced and comprehensive recommendations.
Focuses on real-world applications of quantum computing. The bill directs the task force to explore how quantum computing could address practical needs in areas like business, environmental monitoring, trade, and security (including cryptanalysis), potentially positioning New York at the forefront of technological innovation.
Evaluates lessons from national and global leaders. By mandating a review of quantum computing developments by federal, state, and international governments and military agencies, the task force aims to leverage best practices and avoid duplication of effort, which could speed up progress in the state.
Sets a timeline for actionable outcomes. The requirement for a report with recommendations and potential legislative or regulatory proposals by a specific date (January 1, 2020) ensures that the task force’s work will be timely, actionable, and aimed at shaping concrete policy decisions.
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Senator · Senate District 14
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History
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Create Quantum Computing Task Force
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Clyde Vanel
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3207
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 4, 2019
Introduced by Sen. COMRIE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Energy and Telecommunications
AN ACT to establish the quantum computing task force
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. a. A task force, to be known as the task force on quantum computing, is hereby established to study the creation of a quantum computing project in this state. Such task force shall be comprised of appropriate state agency personnel and experts in the field of quantum computing.
b. The task force shall be comprised of:
(i) two members appointed by the governor;
(ii) two members appointed by the temporary president of the senate;
(iii) two members appointed by the speaker of the assembly;
(iv) one member appointed by the minority leader of the senate; and
(v) one member appointed by the minority leader of the assembly.
c. The task force shall:
(i) examine and evaluate the development of quantum computing by federal, state, and international governments and military agencies; and
(ii) make recommendations on how to utilize quantum computing for the purposes of developing computers for civilian, business, trade, environmental and security purposes, such as cryptanalysis, in this state.
d. Such task force shall submit a report, on or before January 1, 2020, to the governor and the legislature of its findings, conclusions and recommendations, and legislative and regulatory proposals deemed necessary to implement such recommendations.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to establish the quantum computing task force
Purpose or general idea of bill
Establishes a task force to study quantum computing.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 establishes that an eight person task force shall be estab- lished to study the creation of a quantum computing project in this state.
Section 2 states that the act shall take effect immediately.
Difference between original and amended version (if applicable)
N/A.
Justification
Quantum computing is computing using quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as superposition and entanglement. A quantum computer is a device that performs quantum computing. They are different from binary digital elec- tronic computers based on transistors. Whereas common digital computing requires that the data be encoded into binary digits (bits), each of which is always in one of two definite states (0 or 1), quantum computa- tion uses quantum bits (qubits), which can be in superposition's of states.
As of 2018, the development of actual quantum computers is still in its infancy, but experiments have been carried out in which quantum computa- tional operations were executed on a very small number of quantum bits. Both practical and theoretical research continues, and many national governments and military agencies are funding quantum computing research in additional effort to develop quantum computers for civilian, busi- ness, trade, environmental and national security purposes, such as cryp- tanalysis.
New York State should research and develop quantum computing technology; therefore, this Bill would create a taskforce to study how to implement such a program.
Prior legislative history
New Bill in 2018: Senate Print 8630.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
Effective immediately.
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