SB 1219 Summary

• Modifies approval thresholds for information technology projects, requiring department approval for projects costing $25,000 to $1,000,000 (unchanged) and recommendations for projects exceeding $1,000,000.

• Requires independent third-party review for projects exceeding $5,000,000 in total costs to evaluate technology approach, scope, cost estimates, timeline, and feasibility.

• Mandates quarterly progress reports from the independent third party to the information technology authorization committee and joint legislative budget committee for ongoing major projects.

• Removes the December 31, 2015 deadline for establishing an interactive online directory of codes, rules, ordinances, and statutes.

• Makes technical corrections to statutory language regarding grant acceptance and program conduct authority.