The bill introduces significant changes to the management and procurement of information technology services within Oklahoma state agencies. It mandates that each agency independently manage its IT services while the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services retains cybersecurity responsibilities. Agencies are required to submit an annual electronic report to the Governor and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on their IT service status. Additionally, the bill amends the Oklahoma State Finance Act and county purchasing procedures, removing references to the Information Services Division in county purchasing contexts and directing counties to collaborate with the Purchasing Division instead. It also streamlines the legal framework by repealing outdated sections related to the Oklahoma State Finance Act and the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act.

Moreover, the bill establishes the position of Chief Information Officer, appointed by the Governor, with defined responsibilities that include overseeing state agencies' IT and telecommunications systems. It removes previous requirements for the CIO, such as conducting assessments within a specific timeframe, and emphasizes the CIO's authority to manage personnel and operations. The bill also creates the Oklahoma Government Telecommunications Network (OGTN) to unify telecommunications systems across educational entities and state agencies, mandates annual reporting on telecommunications needs, and introduces a certification process for agency purchasing officials. Key amendments include the establishment of a state portal system, the creation of the State Governmental Technology Applications Review Board, and enhanced procurement processes, all aimed at improving efficiency, security, and accountability in state technology operations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause 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
Committee Substitute: 19-1505, 62-34.11.1, 62-34.32, 74-85.5, 62-34.11.8, 62-34.12