Purchasing and Procurement - As enacted, authorizes the chief procurement officer to develop regulations, policies, procedures, templates, or other guidance related to the acquisition of information systems and software, in coordination with the division of strategic technology solutions and the information systems council. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 56.

This law gives the state's chief procurement officer the authority to create rules and guidance for buying computer systems and software. The officer must work with technology experts to set standards for user-friendly designs, ensure smooth transitions between vendors, and prevent unnecessary costs. These new guidelines aim to improve how the state acquires technology while protecting citizens from service disruptions and excessive administrative burdens.