DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 477 Original 2020 Regular Session Ivey
Abstract: Authorizes an agency to procure certain technology using alternative procedures if
approved by the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity and the Joint
Legislative Committee on the Budget.
Present law (R.S. 39:196 et seq.) provides procedures and requirements for agencies in the executive
branch of state government (other than agencies headed by a statewide elected official) to use for the
purchase, lease, and rental of information technology equipment, related services, and software.
Present law (R.S. 39:1551 et seq.) provides procedures and requirements for state procurement.
Proposed law retains present law and additionally provides that an agency shall not be required to
follow the procedures provided in present law for procurement of software and the hardware used
to support the software if the alternative procedures to be used by the agency are approved by the Jt.
Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity and the specific procurement is approved
by the Jt. Legislative Committee on the Budget.
Effective if and when House Bill No. ____ of this 2020 R.S. is enacted and becomes effective.
(Adds R.S. 39:199.1)