SB 68: Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act; adding certain entities to definition of certain term. Emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was transitioned from the House version to the Senate floor version, with substantive changes to the definitions of 'Information technology assets' and 'Information technology position' in Section 35.3. The Senate version reorganized the list of functional areas for IT positions, removed some specific categories like 'telecommunications fiber networks' from the assets definition, and added a new Section 2 declaring an emergency for immediate effect. These changes clarify how IT resources and personnel are classified under state law.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on IT consolidation and coordination within state agencies, but the specific definitions of what constitutes IT assets and positions have been modified by the Senate.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'Information technology assets' was modified to remove 'telecommunications fiber networks' from the list of included resources.

The list of functional areas for 'Information technology positions' was reorganized and modified, with some categories removed and others renumbered by the Senate.

TIMELINE

A new Section 2 was added declaring an emergency, allowing the bill to take effect immediately upon passage rather than waiting for the next fiscal year.

TECHNICAL

The document header and page numbering were updated to reflect the Senate floor version with a February 25, 2025 date.

SB68 (3-24-25) (GREEN) FS FA1.PDF → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill version transitioned from a Senate floor substitute to a House floor version, primarily changing the document header and page numbering. The substantive policy content regarding IT consolidation, definitions, hiring requirements, and emergency declarations remains unchanged. The House version adds a note indicating that bold face text denotes committee amendments.

TECHNICAL

Document header changed from 'FLOOR SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED SENATE BILL' with House of Representatives designation

Page numbering and footer formatting adjusted to reflect House floor version (SB68 HFLR) with committee amendment notation

Line spacing and formatting adjusted throughout the document to accommodate House floor version layout

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → SB68 (3-24-25) (GREEN) FS FA1.PDF · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was revised from a Committee Substitute to a Floor Substitute version, primarily changing the bill title and adding new definitions for information technology positions. The substantive policy content regarding IT personnel hiring and oversight remains largely the same, with the main additions being expanded definitions of IT positions and a new audit authority for the Chief Information Officer.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act, with no changes to its applicability across state agencies.

SCOPE

Bill title changed from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Floor Substitute' indicating it has been amended on the House floor.

DEFINITION

Added 12 new IT position categories (including web applications, database analysis, and systems programming) to the definition of 'Information technology position'.

Added 'telecommunications fiber networks' to the definition of 'Information technology assets'.

ENFORCEMENT

Added authority for the Chief Information Officer to audit state agency compliance with memorandums of understanding at their discretion.

TECHNICAL

Removed original page tracking numbers and replaced with new tracking numbers (1881) for the floor substitute version.

House Committee Substitute → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 1 edit

MINOR

The change is a minor formatting adjustment to the page number header, updating the spacing in the 'Page 2' text. This does not affect the substantive content, policy, or legal requirements of the bill.

TECHNICAL

Adjusted spacing in the page header from 'Page 2' to 'Page 2' with different spacing around the number.

Enrolled (final version) → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a Senate-enrolled version to a House Committee Substitute version. The substantive legislative content remains identical, with no changes to definitions, requirements, or applicability. The only differences are formatting adjustments to the bill header and page numbering.

TECHNICAL

Bill header was changed from 'ENROLLED SENATE' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 68', indicating this is a revised version prepared by the House Committee.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted throughout the document, with page references changing from 'Page 1-6' to 'Page 1-6' with different line numbering schemes.

The 'ENR. S. B. NO. 68' page markers were removed and replaced with 'Req. No. 13576' tracking numbers, which are administrative identifiers used in the legislative process.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · May 19, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and approved by both legislative chambers and the Governor, converting it from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' final version. The substantive policy content of the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act remains unchanged, with the primary difference being the addition of official signatures, dates, and certification that the bill has passed all required legislative steps and is ready for codification into state law.

Scope change

No substantive scope or applicability changes; the bill's provisions regarding IT definitions, hiring guidelines, and Chief Information Officer oversight remain identical to the engrossed version.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'ENGROSSED SENATE' to 'ENROLLED SENATE' indicating final legislative approval

Added signature lines for Senate, House, and Governor with official dates of passage and approval

Added Secretary of State certification section confirming receipt of the enrolled bill

Page numbering and formatting adjusted to reflect final enrolled version with official signatures

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 3 edits · May 15, 2025

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from an Engrossed House Amendment to an Engrossed Senate Bill, reflecting its progression through the legislative process. The substantive content of the bill remains largely unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments and line renumbering applied to the definitions and new sections regarding information technology personnel employment.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the changes are primarily procedural formatting and renumbering.

TECHNICAL

Bill title and amendment designation changed from 'Engrossed House Amendment' to 'Engrossed Senate Bill', indicating the bill has been passed by both chambers and is in its final form.

Line numbers and page references were renumbered throughout the document to reflect the new formatting structure.

Minor spacing and indentation adjustments were made to the definitions section for improved readability.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 5 edits · May 15, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was amended to expand the scope of the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act by adding new sections that establish a formal process for state agencies to hire IT personnel. The amendment requires agencies to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Chief Information Officer before hiring IT staff, ensuring compliance with state security and data integrity standards. The emergency declaration was also changed from an immediate effective date to passage and approval.

Scope change

The bill now applies to all state agencies hiring IT personnel, requiring them to coordinate with the Chief Information Office through a formal agreement before employment.

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 2 requiring state agencies to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Chief Information Officer before hiring or retaining IT personnel

Added specific requirements for the memorandum of understanding including job descriptions, qualifications, and security agreement terms

ENFORCEMENT

Added authority for the Chief Information Officer to audit agency compliance with the memorandum of understanding and section requirements

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date from November 1, 2025 to immediate effect upon passage and approval

SCOPE

Expanded the bill to include hiring guidelines and codification provisions beyond just definitions

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