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MS SB2879

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to government contracts for professional or technical services exceeding $100,000 with state departments, agencies, or political subdivisions
  • Permits (not requires) contracts to mandate contractors use software to verify hours billed for computer-based work, with payment contingent on software verification
  • Software must track keystrokes and mouse activity, take screenshots every three minutes, provide real-time cost status, protect confidential data per state law, and allow agency feedback on work in progress
  • Contractors must store software-collected data for seven years at no charge to the agency or auditors, and must procure the software from an independent entity
  • Effective July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Government contracts; require use of software to verify hours billed under contract are legitimate.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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