RDCSB33 1194 3704
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 33 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Walsworth
Present law places the office of telecommunications management (OTM) within the division
of administration (DOA).
Proposed law merges OTM with the office of technology services (OTS) under the
supervision and control of the state chief information officer.
Present law places the uniform consolidated mailroom for all state agencies under the control
of DOA and the commissioner of administration.
Proposed law moves uniform consolidated mailroom operations to OTS and control to the
state chief information officer.
Present law requires the executive branch purchase all requirements of printing and
engraving from a central purchasing agency with the chief procurement officer having
authority.
Proposed law designates OTS as the vendor for all printing and engraving purchases made
by the executive branch with the chief information officer having authority.
Effective August 1, 2015.
(Amends R.S. 39:140 and 245 and R.S. 43:1; repeals R.S. 49:205)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Appropriations to the
engrossed bill:
1. Exclude public postsecondary institutions of education, their management
boards, and the Board of Regents unless the state chief information officer can
verify that inclusion per contracted service would result in savings to the
institution or board.
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