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NJ A768

NJ A768
Requires State agencies to develop and submit information technology strategic plan.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires State agencies to annually develop and submit to the Chief Technology Officer an information technology strategic plan to evaluate and assess the State agency's information technology infrastructure. Under the bill, each State agency's plan is required to be in accordance with any Statewide standards and policies established by the Office of Information Technology and the Chief Technology Officer. The plan is required to include, but need not be limited to, the following: (1) a statement of the agency's mission, goals, and objectives for information technology, including how the public, businesses, and other agencies may achieve electronic access to agency records, information, and services; (2) an explanation of how the agency's mission, goals, and objectives for information technology support and conform to any Statewide information technology strategic plans or initiatives; (3) a baseline profile of the agency's current information technology resources and capabilities that will serve as the basis for subsequent planning and performance measures; (4) a life cycle cost analysis for new information technology projects and resources, including initial investment, maintenance, and replacement costs; (5) when feasible, estimated schedules and funding required to implement identified projects; and (6) any other information required by law or requested by the Chief Technology Officer, the Governor, or the Legislature. The bill requires each State agency to submit the agency's plan not later than one year following the enactment of the bill and by June 30 of each year thereafter. Each State agency is also required to make the plan available to the public on its website.

AI Summary

This bill requires state agencies to annually develop and submit an information technology strategic plan to the Chief Technology Officer. The plan must evaluate and assess the agency's IT infrastructure and align with any statewide standards and policies. The plan must include details such as the agency's IT mission, goals and objectives, an explanation of how the agency's IT supports statewide initiatives, a baseline profile of the agency's current IT resources and capabilities, life cycle cost analysis for new IT projects, and estimated schedules and funding for identified projects. Each agency must submit its plan within one year of the bill's enactment and by June 30 of each year thereafter, and make the plan publicly available on its website.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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