The bill amends the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act by expanding definitions related to state agencies and information technology personnel. Specifically, it clarifies the definitions of "appropriated state agency," "nonappropriated state agency," "information technology assets," and "information technology position." Notably, it adds several entities, including the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Attorney General, to the definition of "state agency." Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that allows state agencies to hire information technology personnel to develop and implement their technology strategies, contingent upon entering a memorandum of understanding with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) that outlines specific hiring details and compliance with established standards for data integrity and security.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that no information technology personnel can be hired until the memorandum of understanding is fully executed, and it grants the CIO the authority to audit compliance with these provisions. The bill emphasizes that this new hiring authorization does not exempt state agencies from other requirements of the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.