Digest: Tells state agencies to buy normal business software by means of an online portal. Allows the agencies to buy the software through their usual buying processes. Takes effect 91 days after the session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.9).
Requires contracting agencies to purchase common off-the-shelf software or other information technology products or services that do not require customization through an information technology marketplace portal. Authorizes the State Chief Information Officer to select and preapprove an information technology marketplace portal for use. Specifies features that the information technology marketplace portal must have. Exempts purchases through the information technology marketplace portal from the application of certain provisions of the Public Contracting Code.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.