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GA SR929
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Thompson
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AI Summary
- Creates a 10-member Joint Study Committee on Cyber Security Legislation to examine Georgia's cyber security laws, compare them to other states' laws, and recommend any necessary legislative changes
- The President of the Senate appoints 4 senators (including the Senate Science and Technology Committee chairperson) and 1 citizen cyber security expert; the Speaker of the House appoints 4 representatives (including the House Science and Technology Committee chairperson) and 1 citizen cyber security expert
- State agencies including the Department of Administrative Services, Georgia Technology Authority, and the State Law Department shall assist the committee at the cochairpersons' request
- Motivated by Georgia's reliance on technology in health IT and fintech sectors, with over 60% of U.S. fintech companies located in the state generating over $70 billion in annual revenue, and concerns that current cyber security policies have not kept pace with growing threats
- The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 2018, and must file any approved report with the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House prior to that date
Legislative Description
Joint Study Committee on Cyber Security Legislation; create
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/28/2018
Full Bill Text
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