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MS HB546
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
- Creates the Procurement Modernization Advisory Council, a 9-member body chaired by the ITS Executive Director, including representatives from the AI Network, Revenue, Attorney General's Cybercrimes Division, Finance and Administration, and Governor-appointed local government and private sector experts
- Requires all state agencies to transition to a centralized cloud storage system by July 1, 2031, with county and municipal governments supported for integration within three years of initial implementation
- Mandates the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services implement 24/7 monitoring of critical state systems, conduct regular cybersecurity audits, establish standardized data formats, and develop secure data-sharing platforms
- Establishes a dedicated ITS division for statewide digital services to provide technical assistance during cloud transitions, training programs for agency personnel, and systems for electronic procurement
- Requires ITS to submit annual progress reports to the Legislature by November 15 each year detailing cloud storage implementation, cybersecurity enhancements, and cost savings from procurement modernization
Legislative Description
Statewide Digital Services and Procurement Modernization Act; establish for ITS.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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