HB 1417 Summary

• Amends North Dakota Century Code section 54-59-05 to update the information technology department's powers and duties, with provisions effective through July 31, 2023 and after that date.

• Removes the exception for statewide interoperable radio network financing in the post-July 31, 2023 version, making all financing agreements subject to the same five-year limit and 7.5% appropriation cap.

• Expands the department's cybersecurity authority to include entering memoranda of understanding and mutual aid agreements with other state, local, tribal, or territorial governments for cybersecurity consulting, strategy development, incident prevention, and response.

• Authorizes the department to charge agencies for cybersecurity services rendered and to receive in-kind benefits that reduce cybersecurity risks, provided funds come from sources other than the general fund.

• Passed the House 90-4 and the Senate 47-0.