HB 2940 Summary

• Removes OneNet and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education from the definition of "state agencies" under the Information Services Act, making them subject to Chief Information Officer oversight and consolidation requirements.

• Requires the State Regents and OneNet to provide lists of information technology assets and positions to the Chief Information Officer within 30 days, identifying which are integral to agency-specific functions versus consolidatable.

• Mandates transfer of non-essential information technology assets from the State Regents and OneNet to the Information Services Division of the Office of State Finance effective January 1, 2013, with associated positions transferring February 1, 2013.

• Specifies that the State Regents and OneNet remain responsible for operational costs of transferred assets until July 1, 2013, and requires a transfer agreement addressing service provisions and reimbursement terms.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2012, and declares an emergency for immediate enactment.