The bill amends section 54-59-11 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the information technology planning process for state agencies. It mandates that each executive branch state agency or institution, excluding those under the control of the board of higher education unless exempted by the chief information officer, must participate in this planning process. The previous requirement for agencies to submit their plans by August fifteenth of each even-numbered year has been removed. Additionally, the bill specifies that the statewide information technology plan must focus on long-term agency strategic goals, business objectives, and alignment with statewide information technology initiatives.

The amendments also eliminate the requirement for judicial and legislative branch agencies to file their information technology plans by the same deadline. The department is still responsible for reviewing each entity's plan for compliance with statewide policies and standards, and it may require changes to ensure alignment. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the information technology planning process while emphasizing strategic alignment with statewide initiatives.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-59-11
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Roers: 54-59-11, 54-59-11.1
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-59-11, 54-59-11.1
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee: 54-59-11
Enrollment: 54-59-11
PREFILED: 54-59-11