SB179

Information technology; directing state agencies to manage information technology services. Effective date. Emergency.

Introduced·2/3/25

Oklahoma SB179 establishes the Chief Information Officer role, centralizes IT procurement, and creates the State Governmental Technology Applications.

Oklahoma SB179 creates the position of Chief Information Officer, who will manage all information technology and telecommunication services for state agencies. The Chief Information Officer will oversee the Information Services Division, establish procurement policies, and ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act. The bill also creates the State Governmental Technology Applications Review Board to oversee the implementation of the state's information technology plan.

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  • Impact
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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Retirement & Insurance Committee: DO PASS AMENDED CS

8 Yea

RRRDRDRR

0 Nay

History

Feb 17, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Senator Stewart

Feb 13, 2025

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Shaw (principal House author)

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Reported Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Retirement and Government Resources committee; CR filed