The bill redefines the management of information technology services within state agencies by mandating that each agency independently oversee its IT and cybersecurity needs, effectively dissolving the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). It requires agencies to submit annual electronic reports to the Governor and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) regarding their IT services and security events. The bill also amends the Oklahoma State Finance Act and county purchasing procedures, removing references to the Information Services Division and replacing it with the Purchasing Division, while repealing outdated sections related to the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act to streamline the legal framework for IT procurement.

Additionally, the bill establishes the position of Chief Information Officer, appointed by the Governor, who will oversee state technology and telecommunications, with a salary range of $130,000 to $160,000. The CIO is granted authority to create policies for technology procurement and is responsible for the development of an interoperable radio communications system and the implementation of open-source technology across state agencies. The bill also creates the Oklahoma Government Telecommunications Network (OGTN) to integrate telecommunications systems across educational and state entities, while establishing a State Governmental Technology Applications Review Board to oversee technology applications and costs. Significant deletions include the removal of the Information Services Division's authority and the clarification of the State Purchasing Director's role in overseeing state agency acquisitions, ensuring compliance with the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency declaration for immediate implementation upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 19-1505, 62-34.11.1, 62-34.32, 74-85.5, 62-34.11.8, 62-34.12