Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2078

Introduced
1/18/23  
Refer
1/18/23  

Caption

Changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

Impact

If enacted, HB2078 would significantly impact how the information technology executive council is composed and operates within state government. By redefining the council's structure, the bill aims to improve its effectiveness in guiding technology initiatives and policies that affect various sectors. Stakeholders believe that such changes will promote a more forward-thinking approach to technology adoption and integration in state processes.

Summary

House Bill 2078 proposes changes to the membership requirements, terms of members, and quorum requirements for the information technology executive council. These modifications intend to streamline the governance of the council and enhance its operational efficiency. Proponents of the bill argue that clarifying membership terms and adjusting quorum requirements will allow for more dynamic decision-making and quicker responses to technological challenges facing the state.

Contention

Debate around HB2078 may center on the implications of changing the governance structure of the executive council. Critics may express concerns that modifying membership and quorum requirements could lead to a consolidation of power within the council. There is apprehension that such changes might reduce accountability and public input in technology-related decisions, prompting discussions on the balance between efficiency and democratic processes in governance.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2019

Implementing additional reporting requirements for information technology projects and state agencies, requiring additional information technology security training and status reports, requiring reporting of significant cybersecurity audits and changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

KS HB2077

Substitute for HB 2077 by the Committee on Appropriations - Implementing additional reporting requirements for information technology projects and state agencies, requiring additional information technology security training and status reports, requiring reporting of significant cybersecurity audits and changing the membership requirements, terms of members and the quorum requirements for the information technology executive council.

KS SB291

House Substitute for SB 291 by Committee on Legislative Modernization - Transferring all cybsersecurity services under the chief information technology officer of each branch of government, creating chief information security officers within the judicial and legislative branches, requiring a chief information security officer to be appointed by the attorney general, Kansas bureau of investigation, secretary of state, state treasurer and insurance commissioner and requiring the chief information security officers to implement certain minimum cybersecurity standards, requiring the information technology executive council to develop a plan to integrate executive branch information technology services under the executive chief information technology officer, making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, for the office of information technology, Kansas information security office and the adjutant general, authorizing certain transfers and imposing certain limitations and restrictions and directing or authorizing certain disbursements and procedures for all state agencies and requiring legislative review of state agencies not in compliance with this act.

KS SB703

Information Technology Advisory Council; membership, powers and duties, report.

KS HB1304

Information Technology Advisory Council; membership, powers and duties, report.

KS SB221

Changing the membership of the judicial council to have one resident lawyer from each judicial district instead of four resident lawyers.

KS SB463

Changing the membership of the Kansas judicial council from four resident lawyers to one resident lawyer from each congressional district.

KS HB550

AN ACT relating to membership of the Geographic Information Advisory Council.

KS HB148

Revise information technology board membership

KS SB5

Extend the termination date of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Council and modify its membership requirements.

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