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AL HB270

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Chesteen

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Transfers the Information Services Division from the Department of Finance to the Office of Information Technology, effective October 1, 2017.

  • Abolishes the Division of Data Systems Management and Telecommunications divisions within the Department of Finance, with all powers and duties transferred to the Office of Information Technology.

  • Establishes the Secretary of Information Technology as a cabinet-level position appointed by the Governor, serving as the state Chief Information Officer and principal advisor on information technology policy.

  • Authorizes the Office of Information Technology to employ up to four deputy secretaries, up to 12 specialized IT professionals, and a Director of Broadband Development as exempt positions.

  • Transfers all personnel, books, records, supplies, funds, and equipment from the Information Services Division to the Office of Information Technology without loss of salary, benefits, seniority, or Merit System classification.

Legislative Description

Information technology, Information Services Division and State Business Systems Division, transfer from Dept. of Finance to the Office of Information Technology, Secs. 41-28-1, 41-28-3 am'd.

Finance Department

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

5/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Technology and Research2/21/2017

Full Bill Text

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