SB 540 Summary

• Creates the position of Chief Information Officer appointed by the Governor with salary range of $130,000-$160,000, requiring 10+ years of IT management experience and a relevant baccalaureate degree.

• Grants the Chief Information Officer authority over information technology and telecommunications procurement for all state agencies, with power to establish policies, negotiate contracts, and approve all IT purchases consistent with the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act.

• Exempts the Oklahoma Department of Corrections from most shared services and IT coordination requirements that apply to other state agencies.

• Creates the Information Technology Master Lease Revolving Fund for the Department of Corrections to facilitate purchases of IT equipment and materials, with institutions reimbursing the fund in future fiscal years.

• Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval.