This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code concerning the Department of Management, with a particular focus on the Technology Reinvestment Fund and the management of information technology projects. It prioritizes the allocation of funds for state IT projects that enhance technology infrastructure, improve government services, and foster innovation and economic development. The bill establishes criteria for prioritizing proposed projects based on alignment with state strategic priorities, feasibility, and potential return on investment. Additionally, it ensures that unencumbered funds in the Technology Reinvestment Fund remain available for expenditure beyond the end of the fiscal year.

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, allowing for the maintenance of an integrated information system for automated data sharing among government branches and local agencies. It introduces provisions regarding contracts, prohibiting terms that impose liability on the state or require confidentiality of payment terms, while mandating terms related to governing law and data ownership. The bill also enhances confidentiality for communications regarding cybersecurity incidents and clarifies that the Department of Management 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