HI SB2960

Establishes an information technology steering committee with five members appointed by the governor, serving three-year terms (with initial appointments of two members for two years and three for three years), with no member serving more than six consecutive years.

Requires the steering committee to meet at least quarterly to review pending issues, develop IT standards and policies, assess departments' progress toward IT strategic plans, and ensure technology projects are selected based on impact, risk, and strategic value.

Designates the office of enterprise technology services as administratively attached to the department of accounting and general services, with the chief information officer appointed by the governor from a list of three to five nominees submitted by the steering committee.

Establishes qualifications for the chief information officer requiring a minimum of ten years' IT experience, demonstrated executive ability, and recognized accomplishments in the technology community, with a six-year term and removal only by the governor.

Allows administrative expenses of state departments to include implementation of information technology policies developed by the chief information officer and steering committee; effective July 1, 2018.