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ID H0888

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Office of Information Technology Services to conduct a technical and financial analysis for each purchase of IT or telecommunications equipment, with the option to use third-party brokers who meet specific ethics and transparency requirements

  • Exempts IT and telecommunications procurements under $15,000 from approval requirements, allowing state departments and institutions to purchase directly

  • Authorizes the office to enter into memoranda of understanding with the Department of Administration's division of purchasing for procurements

  • Makes technical corrections to update subsection numbering and formatting throughout Section 67-827A, Idaho Code

  • Declares an emergency and establishes an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of the Office of Information Technology Services.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/16/2026
Commerce and Human Resources3/13/2026

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