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CO SB198
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Chief Information Officer of Colorado's Office of Information Technology to recruit and hire information technology product managers, designers, engineers, and other staff for the Colorado Digital Services Unit
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Enables hired staff to work collaboratively with state agencies to support delivery of citizen-facing digital services and information technology projects across state government
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Cites the success of the U.S. Digital Service (created in 2014) and Colorado's 2019 pilot program with volunteer technical experts in improving state technology projects
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Establishes the legal authority for term-limited positions similar to federal "tour of civic service" models used to bring external technical expertise into government
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Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 5, 2020), subject to referendum petition procedures
Legislative Description
Office of Information Technology Authorized To Hire Tech Experts For Digital Services
Last Action
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
5/27/2020