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11 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2392Introduced by Assembly Member RodriguezFebruary 18, 2020 An act to add Chapter 5.8 (commencing with Section 11549.12) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to government operations. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2392, as introduced, Rodriguez. Government Operations Agency: State Geographic Information Officer.Existing law establishes the Department of Technology within the Government Operations Agency, which is supervised by the Director of Technology. Existing law authorizes the director and the department to exercise various powers in creating and managing the information and technology policy of the state. Existing law includes among the directors duties the duty to perform enterprise information technology functions and services, including, but not limited to, implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and sharing services, applications, and program and project management activities in partnership with other agencies. This bill would establish the position of the State Geographic Information Officer (State GIO) within the Government Operations Agency. The bill would task the State GIO with analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information projects, among other duties. The bill would also establish the California Geographic Information System Advisory Council composed of state GIS users, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation. Specifically, the bill would require the council to be responsible for determining rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of geographic information systems, commonly referred to as GIS, poses a tremendous opportunity for the government of California to improve its services.(b) GIS serves to connect data about people and programs with location-based information, such as street addresses, census tracts, service areas, or Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. By doing so, GIS makes important connections and patterns in space and time that otherwise may be difficult to establish.(c) For instance, the Governors Office of Emergency Service uses GIS to respond to disasters, Caltrans uses GIS to monitor highway improvement projects, and the Employment Development Department uses GIS to monitor and address insurance fraud.(d) The Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission has studied the states use of GIS and has found that the states use of GIS is inconsistent and lacks centralization and coordination among state agencies and with partners from local governments, academia, and the private sector.(e) To gain full advantage of GIS, the state intends to take recommendations proposed by the Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission to designate a state Geographic Information Officer to coordinate projects, adopt standards, and manage shared resources; to create a GIS Advisory Council of governmental leaders and other stakeholders from local governments, academia, and the private sector; and to use GIS to evaluate regional disparities in funding and the delivery of governmental services. SEC. 2. Chapter 5.8 (commencing with Section 11549.12) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 5.8. State Geographic Information Officer11549.12. (a) There is hereby established, within the Government Operations Agency, the State Geographic Information Officer.(b) The State Geographic Information Officer shall be responsible for all of the following:(1) Analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information system projects. (2) Adopting standards for data collection and sharing, and managing shared data and resources. (3) Negotiating and managing a master contract for Californias GIS services to allow the State of California to operate as a single GIS customer for the purpose of reducing current costs for individual departments and agencies to purchase and apply the technology, and to provide assistance in data contracts.(4) Collaborating with private-sector GIS providers, local governments, and other partners.(5) Developing and implementing a state GIS strategic plan in consultation with stakeholders and addressing legal and policy issues for use and distribution of geospatial data.(6) Working with agency partners, including local and county governments, to identify funding and cost-share opportunities that encourage adoption and continued investment in GIS.11549.13. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) California Geographic Information System Advisory Council or council means the council created pursuant to Section 11549.14.(b) State Geographic Information Officer or State GIO means the officer created pursuant to Section 11549.12.(c) GIS means geographic information system.11549.14. (a) The California Geographic Information System Advisory Council is hereby established.(b) The council shall be composed of state GIS users and experts, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation as described in subdivision (d). (c) The council may include representatives from local, state, or federal governmental organizations, as well as representatives from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and industry leaders.(d) The council shall be responsible for recommending rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.
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33 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2392Introduced by Assembly Member RodriguezFebruary 18, 2020 An act to add Chapter 5.8 (commencing with Section 11549.12) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to government operations. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2392, as introduced, Rodriguez. Government Operations Agency: State Geographic Information Officer.Existing law establishes the Department of Technology within the Government Operations Agency, which is supervised by the Director of Technology. Existing law authorizes the director and the department to exercise various powers in creating and managing the information and technology policy of the state. Existing law includes among the directors duties the duty to perform enterprise information technology functions and services, including, but not limited to, implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and sharing services, applications, and program and project management activities in partnership with other agencies. This bill would establish the position of the State Geographic Information Officer (State GIO) within the Government Operations Agency. The bill would task the State GIO with analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information projects, among other duties. The bill would also establish the California Geographic Information System Advisory Council composed of state GIS users, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation. Specifically, the bill would require the council to be responsible for determining rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
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2626 AB 2392, as introduced, Rodriguez. Government Operations Agency: State Geographic Information Officer.
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2828 Existing law establishes the Department of Technology within the Government Operations Agency, which is supervised by the Director of Technology. Existing law authorizes the director and the department to exercise various powers in creating and managing the information and technology policy of the state. Existing law includes among the directors duties the duty to perform enterprise information technology functions and services, including, but not limited to, implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and sharing services, applications, and program and project management activities in partnership with other agencies. This bill would establish the position of the State Geographic Information Officer (State GIO) within the Government Operations Agency. The bill would task the State GIO with analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information projects, among other duties. The bill would also establish the California Geographic Information System Advisory Council composed of state GIS users, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation. Specifically, the bill would require the council to be responsible for determining rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.
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3030 Existing law establishes the Department of Technology within the Government Operations Agency, which is supervised by the Director of Technology. Existing law authorizes the director and the department to exercise various powers in creating and managing the information and technology policy of the state. Existing law includes among the directors duties the duty to perform enterprise information technology functions and services, including, but not limited to, implementing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and sharing services, applications, and program and project management activities in partnership with other agencies.
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3232 This bill would establish the position of the State Geographic Information Officer (State GIO) within the Government Operations Agency. The bill would task the State GIO with analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information projects, among other duties. The bill would also establish the California Geographic Information System Advisory Council composed of state GIS users, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation. Specifically, the bill would require the council to be responsible for determining rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.
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3838 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of geographic information systems, commonly referred to as GIS, poses a tremendous opportunity for the government of California to improve its services.(b) GIS serves to connect data about people and programs with location-based information, such as street addresses, census tracts, service areas, or Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. By doing so, GIS makes important connections and patterns in space and time that otherwise may be difficult to establish.(c) For instance, the Governors Office of Emergency Service uses GIS to respond to disasters, Caltrans uses GIS to monitor highway improvement projects, and the Employment Development Department uses GIS to monitor and address insurance fraud.(d) The Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission has studied the states use of GIS and has found that the states use of GIS is inconsistent and lacks centralization and coordination among state agencies and with partners from local governments, academia, and the private sector.(e) To gain full advantage of GIS, the state intends to take recommendations proposed by the Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission to designate a state Geographic Information Officer to coordinate projects, adopt standards, and manage shared resources; to create a GIS Advisory Council of governmental leaders and other stakeholders from local governments, academia, and the private sector; and to use GIS to evaluate regional disparities in funding and the delivery of governmental services. SEC. 2. Chapter 5.8 (commencing with Section 11549.12) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 5.8. State Geographic Information Officer11549.12. (a) There is hereby established, within the Government Operations Agency, the State Geographic Information Officer.(b) The State Geographic Information Officer shall be responsible for all of the following:(1) Analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information system projects. (2) Adopting standards for data collection and sharing, and managing shared data and resources. (3) Negotiating and managing a master contract for Californias GIS services to allow the State of California to operate as a single GIS customer for the purpose of reducing current costs for individual departments and agencies to purchase and apply the technology, and to provide assistance in data contracts.(4) Collaborating with private-sector GIS providers, local governments, and other partners.(5) Developing and implementing a state GIS strategic plan in consultation with stakeholders and addressing legal and policy issues for use and distribution of geospatial data.(6) Working with agency partners, including local and county governments, to identify funding and cost-share opportunities that encourage adoption and continued investment in GIS.11549.13. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) California Geographic Information System Advisory Council or council means the council created pursuant to Section 11549.14.(b) State Geographic Information Officer or State GIO means the officer created pursuant to Section 11549.12.(c) GIS means geographic information system.11549.14. (a) The California Geographic Information System Advisory Council is hereby established.(b) The council shall be composed of state GIS users and experts, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation as described in subdivision (d). (c) The council may include representatives from local, state, or federal governmental organizations, as well as representatives from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and industry leaders.(d) The council shall be responsible for recommending rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.
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4444 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of geographic information systems, commonly referred to as GIS, poses a tremendous opportunity for the government of California to improve its services.(b) GIS serves to connect data about people and programs with location-based information, such as street addresses, census tracts, service areas, or Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. By doing so, GIS makes important connections and patterns in space and time that otherwise may be difficult to establish.(c) For instance, the Governors Office of Emergency Service uses GIS to respond to disasters, Caltrans uses GIS to monitor highway improvement projects, and the Employment Development Department uses GIS to monitor and address insurance fraud.(d) The Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission has studied the states use of GIS and has found that the states use of GIS is inconsistent and lacks centralization and coordination among state agencies and with partners from local governments, academia, and the private sector.(e) To gain full advantage of GIS, the state intends to take recommendations proposed by the Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission to designate a state Geographic Information Officer to coordinate projects, adopt standards, and manage shared resources; to create a GIS Advisory Council of governmental leaders and other stakeholders from local governments, academia, and the private sector; and to use GIS to evaluate regional disparities in funding and the delivery of governmental services.
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4646 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The use of geographic information systems, commonly referred to as GIS, poses a tremendous opportunity for the government of California to improve its services.(b) GIS serves to connect data about people and programs with location-based information, such as street addresses, census tracts, service areas, or Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. By doing so, GIS makes important connections and patterns in space and time that otherwise may be difficult to establish.(c) For instance, the Governors Office of Emergency Service uses GIS to respond to disasters, Caltrans uses GIS to monitor highway improvement projects, and the Employment Development Department uses GIS to monitor and address insurance fraud.(d) The Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission has studied the states use of GIS and has found that the states use of GIS is inconsistent and lacks centralization and coordination among state agencies and with partners from local governments, academia, and the private sector.(e) To gain full advantage of GIS, the state intends to take recommendations proposed by the Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission to designate a state Geographic Information Officer to coordinate projects, adopt standards, and manage shared resources; to create a GIS Advisory Council of governmental leaders and other stakeholders from local governments, academia, and the private sector; and to use GIS to evaluate regional disparities in funding and the delivery of governmental services.
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4848 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
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5252 (a) The use of geographic information systems, commonly referred to as GIS, poses a tremendous opportunity for the government of California to improve its services.
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5656 (c) For instance, the Governors Office of Emergency Service uses GIS to respond to disasters, Caltrans uses GIS to monitor highway improvement projects, and the Employment Development Department uses GIS to monitor and address insurance fraud.
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6060 (e) To gain full advantage of GIS, the state intends to take recommendations proposed by the Milton Marks Little Hoover Commission to designate a state Geographic Information Officer to coordinate projects, adopt standards, and manage shared resources; to create a GIS Advisory Council of governmental leaders and other stakeholders from local governments, academia, and the private sector; and to use GIS to evaluate regional disparities in funding and the delivery of governmental services.
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6262 SEC. 2. Chapter 5.8 (commencing with Section 11549.12) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read: CHAPTER 5.8. State Geographic Information Officer11549.12. (a) There is hereby established, within the Government Operations Agency, the State Geographic Information Officer.(b) The State Geographic Information Officer shall be responsible for all of the following:(1) Analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information system projects. (2) Adopting standards for data collection and sharing, and managing shared data and resources. (3) Negotiating and managing a master contract for Californias GIS services to allow the State of California to operate as a single GIS customer for the purpose of reducing current costs for individual departments and agencies to purchase and apply the technology, and to provide assistance in data contracts.(4) Collaborating with private-sector GIS providers, local governments, and other partners.(5) Developing and implementing a state GIS strategic plan in consultation with stakeholders and addressing legal and policy issues for use and distribution of geospatial data.(6) Working with agency partners, including local and county governments, to identify funding and cost-share opportunities that encourage adoption and continued investment in GIS.11549.13. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) California Geographic Information System Advisory Council or council means the council created pursuant to Section 11549.14.(b) State Geographic Information Officer or State GIO means the officer created pursuant to Section 11549.12.(c) GIS means geographic information system.11549.14. (a) The California Geographic Information System Advisory Council is hereby established.(b) The council shall be composed of state GIS users and experts, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation as described in subdivision (d). (c) The council may include representatives from local, state, or federal governmental organizations, as well as representatives from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and industry leaders.(d) The council shall be responsible for recommending rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.
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6464 SEC. 2. Chapter 5.8 (commencing with Section 11549.12) is added to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to read:
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6868 CHAPTER 5.8. State Geographic Information Officer11549.12. (a) There is hereby established, within the Government Operations Agency, the State Geographic Information Officer.(b) The State Geographic Information Officer shall be responsible for all of the following:(1) Analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information system projects. (2) Adopting standards for data collection and sharing, and managing shared data and resources. (3) Negotiating and managing a master contract for Californias GIS services to allow the State of California to operate as a single GIS customer for the purpose of reducing current costs for individual departments and agencies to purchase and apply the technology, and to provide assistance in data contracts.(4) Collaborating with private-sector GIS providers, local governments, and other partners.(5) Developing and implementing a state GIS strategic plan in consultation with stakeholders and addressing legal and policy issues for use and distribution of geospatial data.(6) Working with agency partners, including local and county governments, to identify funding and cost-share opportunities that encourage adoption and continued investment in GIS.11549.13. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) California Geographic Information System Advisory Council or council means the council created pursuant to Section 11549.14.(b) State Geographic Information Officer or State GIO means the officer created pursuant to Section 11549.12.(c) GIS means geographic information system.11549.14. (a) The California Geographic Information System Advisory Council is hereby established.(b) The council shall be composed of state GIS users and experts, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation as described in subdivision (d). (c) The council may include representatives from local, state, or federal governmental organizations, as well as representatives from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and industry leaders.(d) The council shall be responsible for recommending rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.
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7070 CHAPTER 5.8. State Geographic Information Officer11549.12. (a) There is hereby established, within the Government Operations Agency, the State Geographic Information Officer.(b) The State Geographic Information Officer shall be responsible for all of the following:(1) Analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information system projects. (2) Adopting standards for data collection and sharing, and managing shared data and resources. (3) Negotiating and managing a master contract for Californias GIS services to allow the State of California to operate as a single GIS customer for the purpose of reducing current costs for individual departments and agencies to purchase and apply the technology, and to provide assistance in data contracts.(4) Collaborating with private-sector GIS providers, local governments, and other partners.(5) Developing and implementing a state GIS strategic plan in consultation with stakeholders and addressing legal and policy issues for use and distribution of geospatial data.(6) Working with agency partners, including local and county governments, to identify funding and cost-share opportunities that encourage adoption and continued investment in GIS.11549.13. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) California Geographic Information System Advisory Council or council means the council created pursuant to Section 11549.14.(b) State Geographic Information Officer or State GIO means the officer created pursuant to Section 11549.12.(c) GIS means geographic information system.11549.14. (a) The California Geographic Information System Advisory Council is hereby established.(b) The council shall be composed of state GIS users and experts, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation as described in subdivision (d). (c) The council may include representatives from local, state, or federal governmental organizations, as well as representatives from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and industry leaders.(d) The council shall be responsible for recommending rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.
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7676 11549.12. (a) There is hereby established, within the Government Operations Agency, the State Geographic Information Officer.(b) The State Geographic Information Officer shall be responsible for all of the following:(1) Analyzing the geospatial data collected statewide to identify gaps or areas of duplication and coordinating the states geographic information system projects. (2) Adopting standards for data collection and sharing, and managing shared data and resources. (3) Negotiating and managing a master contract for Californias GIS services to allow the State of California to operate as a single GIS customer for the purpose of reducing current costs for individual departments and agencies to purchase and apply the technology, and to provide assistance in data contracts.(4) Collaborating with private-sector GIS providers, local governments, and other partners.(5) Developing and implementing a state GIS strategic plan in consultation with stakeholders and addressing legal and policy issues for use and distribution of geospatial data.(6) Working with agency partners, including local and county governments, to identify funding and cost-share opportunities that encourage adoption and continued investment in GIS.
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9696 11549.13. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) California Geographic Information System Advisory Council or council means the council created pursuant to Section 11549.14.(b) State Geographic Information Officer or State GIO means the officer created pursuant to Section 11549.12.(c) GIS means geographic information system.
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108108 11549.14. (a) The California Geographic Information System Advisory Council is hereby established.(b) The council shall be composed of state GIS users and experts, for the purpose of advising the State GIO on issues of policy and implementation as described in subdivision (d). (c) The council may include representatives from local, state, or federal governmental organizations, as well as representatives from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and industry leaders.(d) The council shall be responsible for recommending rules and policies involving defining GIS standards and responsibilities, identifying strategies for sharing within the statewide GIS platform, and recommending strategies for collaborative GIS projects.
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