The bill amends section 9.27 of the Revised Code and enacts new sections 101.37, 125.074, and 126.024 to establish the Joint Legislative Information Technology Oversight Committee and to authorize state procurement of services and supplies through online marketplaces. The amendments to section 9.27 include the addition of a new provision that prohibits state agencies from being required to install or run software on dedicated hardware or cloud platforms, allowing them to choose their own hardware or cloud solutions. Additionally, the bill specifies that contracts with terms deemed void will still be enforceable without those terms, and it clarifies that the section does not apply to contracts in effect before September 30, 2021.

The newly created Joint Legislative Information Technology Oversight Committee will consist of members from both the Senate and the House of Representatives, tasked with reviewing annual reports on state expenditures related to information technology systems and services. The bill also allows the director of administrative services to procure services through online marketplaces when advantageous, and it mandates that the director of budget and management prepare an annual report detailing state agency expenditures on information technology. This report will be submitted to the General Assembly, ensuring transparency and oversight of state spending in this area.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 9.27