Raised Bill No. 235 Summary

• Establishes a cybersecurity task force to develop a strategic plan with findings and recommendations on state cybersecurity oversight, infrastructure needs, and coordination among agencies at state, local, and federal levels.

• Task force composition includes 16 members: two each appointed by House Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore, one each by House and Senate majority leaders (representing municipalities of different population sizes), one each by House and Senate minority leaders, three state commissioners (Emergency Services and Public Protection, Administrative Services, Economic and Community Development), and three gubernatorial appointees.

• Appointments must be completed within 30 days of the act's effective date, with the Speaker and Senate President Pro Tempore selecting co-chairs who must schedule the first meeting within 60 days.

• Task force shall submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee on public safety and security no later than January 1, 2021, and shall terminate upon submission of the report or January 1, 2021, whichever is later.

• Administrative support provided by the joint standing committee staff with cognizance over public safety and security matters.