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MN HF132
Bill
Status
1/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Masin
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AI Summary
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State agencies implementing new information technology business software applications or significant functionality changes must provide user acceptance testing opportunities for primary users (state and local government employees who perform official functions)
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User acceptance testing requirement can be waived if the relevant agency commissioner determines, in consultation with the chief information officer and primary user representatives, that testing is not feasible or necessary
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Exempts routine software upgrades and application changes primarily intended to comply with federal law, rules, or regulations from user acceptance testing requirements
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Excludes school districts from the definition of "local unit of government" for purposes of this requirement
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Creates new law in Minnesota Statutes chapter 16E regarding user acceptance testing procedures
Legislative Description
New information technology business software user acceptance testing involvement required.
Last Action
Author added Bahner
5/15/2019