ARIZONA STATE SENATE
RESEARCH STAFF
TO: MEMBERS OF THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
DATE: February 9, 2023
SUBJECT: Strike everything amendment to S.B. 1041, relating to cybersecurity software;
appropriation
Purpose
Requires the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDHS) to acquire security
software that detects security threats by using at least two specified testing mechanisms and
appropriates $2,000,000 from the state General Fund (state GF) in FY 2024 to AZDHS.
Background
AZDHS is tasked with the mission of protecting Arizona by providing direction and
resources to prevent terrorist attacks, enhance border security and heighten cybersecurity efforts,
among other goals (AZDHS).
AZDHS develops plans to enhance Arizona's ability to prevent and respond to critical
hazards, requests grants for homeland security purposes and distributes monies to local
jurisdictions and other eligible organizations (A.R.S. ยง 41-4254).
The strike-everything amendment to S.B. 1041 appropriates $2,000,000 from the state GF
in FY 2024 to AZDHS.
Provisions
1. Requires AZDHS, through a competitive bidding process, to acquire an enterprise license for
security software for use by agencies of Arizona that:
a) integrate security into the development process; and
b) scan software code in development, production and postproduction.
2. Requires the security software to detect security threats by using at least two of the following
testing mechanisms:
a) static analysis security testing;
b) dynamic testing;
c) penetration testing; or
d) software composition analysis.
3. Appropriates $2,000,000 from the state GF in FY 2024 to AZDHS for the purpose of acquiring
the security software.
4. Exempts the appropriation from lapsing.
5. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
LIAM MAHER
LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH ANALYST
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Telephone: (602) 926-3171