OK
Oklahoma House Bill HB1801

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB1801

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act; exemptions; cost savings; effective date.

Impact

The primary impact of HB1801 is on the administrative operations of the identified state agencies. By permitting exemptions, the bill facilitates greater flexibility for agencies that face unique challenges in adhering to standard IT regulations. The exemption provision is particularly aimed at ensuring that certain operational limitations do not compromise agency functions that serve critical public service roles. The legislation may also improve cost management for state agencies by allowing them to evade potentially burdensome compliance costs when it is justifiable.

Summary

House Bill 1801 seeks to amend the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act by providing exemptions for specific state agencies under certain conditions. The bill aims to allow agencies to apply for exemptions or extensions regarding compliance with information technology regulations if such compliance would violate federal laws, result in the loss of federal funds, or impede unique functions required by Oklahoma law or federal law. This legislation reflects an effort to adapt the existing IT frameworks to better suit the specific needs of various state departments.

Contention

There could be potential points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding the fairness and transparency of the exemption process. Critics may argue that allowing agencies to seek exemptions could lead to inconsistencies in regulatory compliance and accountability across the state government. Additionally, there could be concerns that the exemptions might be granted too liberally, possibly allowing for the circumvention of essential oversight mechanisms that ensure effective use of public resources and adherence to legal standards. However, proponents of the bill may emphasize the need for flexibility to foster efficiency in governmental IT operations.

Companion Bills

OK HB1801

Carry Over Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act; exemptions; cost savings; effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK HB1801

Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act; exemptions; cost savings; effective date.

OK SB485

Information technology; providing additional exemptions relating to the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act. Effective date.

OK HB2329

Public finance; Chief Information Officer; modifying eligibility requirements; 3-year technology plan; State Governmental Technology Applications Review Board; effective date.

OK HB1784

Public finance; creating the Information Services Agency; making Information Services Division a separate and distinct agency; modifying references to Division; effective date.

OK SB512

Department of Environmental Quality; creating Division of Mines; consolidating Department of Mines into Department of Environmental Quality. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB316

Oklahoma Asset Reduction and Cost Savings Program; providing exemption for institutions of higher education. Effective date.

OK HB1906

Revenue and taxation; income tax information; tax benefits; disclosure; confidentiality; effective date.

OK SB383

Income tax; modifying reporting requirement on exemption for certain transfer of technology. Effective date.

OK SB405

Income tax; modifying reporting requirement on exemption for certain transfer of technology. Effective date.

OK HB2228

Motor vehicles; modifying types of devices unlawful to use while operating a motor vehicle; allowing for the use of certain technologies; effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.