This bill amends Louisiana law concerning the procurement of information technology and cybersecurity services, enhancing oversight and efficiency in these processes. It grants the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget the authority to review and approve budget, expenditure, or procurement requests related to technology and 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. Additionally, it establishes provisions for multiyear contracts, allowing them to extend up to ten years with an annual appropriation dependency clause, and outlines procurement methods for fiscal intermediary services, requiring committee approval for contract justifications.

Moreover, the bill mandates public hearings by the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity regarding contract awards and renewals, particularly after notifications from the Louisiana Department of Health. It stipulates that contracts exceeding three years or ten million dollars require prior committee approval, and any extensions increasing costs by more than five percent must also be reviewed. The bill repeals certain existing provisions and requires the office of technology services to submit monthly reports on multiyear contracts over one million dollars, emphasizing transparency and accountability in the procurement process for technology and cybersecurity services in the state.

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)