BILL NUMBER: S9749
SPONSOR: GONZALEZ
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 427 of the laws of 2017 amending the state tech-
nology law relating to the creation of a state information technology
innovation center, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
The purpose of this legislation is to allow for the continuance of oper-
ation of the state information technology innovation center, or "iCen-
ter" which develops, pilots, and considers technology solutions to
assist state agencies, authorities, municipalities, and other government
entities.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section one of this bill extends the expiration of chapter 427 of the
Laws of 2017 from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2028.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Chapter 427 of the Laws of 2017 permitted the state director of the
office of information technology services to operate a state information
technology innovation center. This center assesses developing technolo-
gies in cloud computing, security, and other operations, and substanti-
ates technology that has not yet been utilized or measured across the
state enterprise but is considered to be strategically important by
agency Chief Information Officers. It has been demonstrated that it is
in the State's best interest to have this center continue its oper-
ations. This legislation extends ITS's authorization to operate this
center through June 30, 2028.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
To be determined.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.