The bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to enhance the management of the Technology Reinvestment Fund and information technology projects overseen by the Department of Management (DOM). It establishes that funds from the Technology Reinvestment Fund will be allocated to support state IT projects aimed at improving infrastructure, government services, and fostering innovation and economic development. A new prioritization process for project proposals is introduced, focusing on strategic alignment, feasibility, and potential benefits, while also ensuring that unencumbered funds remain available for a longer duration. Additionally, the bill sets forth new provisions regarding contracts, prohibiting terms that could impose liability or restrict DOM's rights, and emphasizes the protection of state data and confidentiality of cybersecurity communications.

Furthermore, the bill transfers the responsibilities of the Iowa statistical analysis center from the Department of Health and Human Services to DOM, allowing for the maintenance of an integrated information system for data sharing among government branches and local agencies. It grants access to a broad range of criminal justice information while excluding certain sensitive data. The bill also mandates DOM to prioritize technology projects and report to the governor and the general assembly, increases the frequency of national criminal history checks for individuals working with DOM, and clarifies that DOM is not the lawful custodian of records it maintains for other departments, requiring it to deny requests for such records.

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