Senate Bill 2270, also known as House Bill 2674, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 56, to enhance the regulations surrounding technology procurement. The bill empowers the chief procurement officer to develop comprehensive regulations, policies, procedures, templates, and guidance for acquiring information systems and software. Key areas of focus include establishing criteria for choosing between custom-designed and off-the-shelf products, ensuring user-friendliness and convenience for public-facing software, engaging end users in the design and testing processes, and managing transitions to minimize service disruptions. Additionally, the bill addresses cost management related to changes in state statutes, vendor transitions, and potential biases in procurement processes.

The chief procurement officer is also authorized to collaborate with the division of strategic technology solutions and the information systems council in creating these guidelines. Furthermore, the officer may submit the developed regulations and policies to the commission when appropriate. This act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of efficient and user-centered technology procurement in state government operations.