This bill amends and reenacts various sections of Louisiana law concerning the procurement of information technology and cybersecurity services. It grants the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget the authority to review and approve any budget, expenditure, or procurement requests related to technology or cybersecurity, as mandated by law or upon request. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "consulting service," "invitation to negotiate," and "professional service," while expanding the types of contracts that can be procured, including professional and consulting services. Additionally, it establishes new procurement methods, including the "invitation to negotiate," and sets conditions for multiyear contracts, which can have a maximum term of ten years and must include an annual appropriation dependency clause.

Moreover, the bill mandates public hearings for contract awards and renewals, with specific timelines for these hearings, and stipulates that no contract award can occur later than eight months before the termination of an existing contract unless certain conditions are met. It also introduces new criteria for contract renewals, requiring public hearings and notifications to the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity. Contracts exceeding three years and costing more than ten million dollars must be reviewed and approved by the committee. The legislation aims to enhance oversight, transparency, and flexibility in the procurement process for technology and cybersecurity contracts in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB845 Original: 24:673(A), 39:198(A), 39:198(G)(4), 39:200(I)
HB845 Engrossed: 24:673(A), 39:198(A), 39:198(G)(4), 39:200(I)
HB845 Reengrossed: 24:673(A), 39:198(A), 39:198(G)(4), 39:200(I)
HB845 Enrolled: 24:673(A), 39:197(13), 39:198(A), 39:198(G)(4), 39:200(I)
HB845 Act 734: 24:673(A), 39:197(13), 39:198(A), 39:198(G)(4), 39:200(I)