This bill amends several sections of Kansas law related to information technology and cybersecurity services, specifically concerning the roles and responsibilities of the executive chief information technology officer and the office of information technology services. It authorizes the chief information security officer to receive audit reports and allows the office to extend its services to political subdivisions and hospitals. The bill also includes provisions for the executive chief information technology officer to enter into agreements with various entities, including governmental units and nonprofit corporations, to provide state information technology and cybersecurity services.

Key amendments include the establishment of a framework for conducting information technology audits, which will assess security practices and ongoing projects within state agencies. The bill also clarifies the authority of the executive chief information technology officer over telecommunications services and central processing of data, ensuring that all such services are coordinated under their supervision. Additionally, it repeals existing sections of law that are replaced by the new provisions, streamlining the legal framework governing information technology services in Kansas.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 79-3606
As Amended by House Committee: 79-3606
H Sub for: 46-1135, 75-4704, 75-4215, 75-4705, 75-4709, 75-4714, 75-7205