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MS HB1133

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to state government contracts for professional or technical services exceeding $100,000 that involve computer-based work
  • Permits contracting agencies to require contractors use software to verify hours billed, with payment contingent on software verification of computer work
  • Required software must track keystrokes and mouse activity, capture screenshots every three minutes, provide real-time cost status, protect confidential data, and allow agency feedback on work in progress
  • Contractors must store collected data as accounting records for seven years and provide access to agencies and auditors upon request at no charge
  • Software must be procured by the contractor from an independent entity, with the act effective July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Government contracts; authorize agency, department or political subdivision of the state to require the use of work verification software to verify hours worked for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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