The bill amends K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 75-7203 and 75-7245, focusing on the operations of the information technology executive council and the administration of cybersecurity services within the state government. It requires the council to adopt various policies and procedures for information technology resources across executive branch agencies, including a strategic management plan and standards for data management. Additionally, the council is tasked with developing a plan to integrate all information technology services and cybersecurity services into the office of information technology services, with a report due to the relevant legislative committees by January 15, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that starting July 1, 2027, all cybersecurity services will be managed by the chief information technology officer and the chief information security officer of each government branch. It mandates the development of a project cost estimate for providing information technology to judicial agencies and requires all government websites to transition to a ".gov" domain by February 1, 2025. The bill also ensures that appropriations for information technology and cybersecurity are clearly itemized in the state budget for transparency and oversight, with the relevant provisions set to expire on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-7245, 76-711, 75-7203