The bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to improve the management and oversight of state information technology projects and contracts. It introduces a new subsection to Section 8.23, which ensures that documents related to budget transmittals to the Department of Management remain confidential until the governor submits the budget. Additionally, Section 8.57C is revised to allocate funds specifically for state information technology projects, emphasizing alignment with strategic priorities and enhancing government services. The bill also outlines prohibited and required terms in contracts, including prohibitions on imposing liability on the state and requirements for contracts to be governed by Iowa law. Furthermore, it establishes confidentiality for communications regarding cybersecurity incidents and allows for an integrated information system for data sharing among government branches.

Moreover, the bill transfers the responsibilities of the Iowa statistical analysis center from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Management (DOM), granting DOM the authority to access criminal justice information and maintain a multiagency information system for tracking individuals charged with offenses. It also modifies existing laws on confidentiality related to the budget process, making certain documents confidential until the governor presents the budget. The bill includes provisions for the management of technology reinvestment funds and mandates DOM to provide a prioritized list of technology projects for budget recommendations, ultimately aiming to enhance the efficiency and accountability of data management within the state's criminal justice system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.23, 8.57C, 8A.514, 216A.133, 216A.135, 232.147, 232.149, 232.149A