Bill > HB1074

This bill brings forward and amends Section 25-53-151 of the Mississippi Code to update provisions related to the Electronic Government Services Fund and the Electronic Government Oversight Committee. The bill maintains the existing Electronic Government Services Fund in the State Treasury, which receives specific legislative appropriations for developing electronic government services, with unspent funds rolling over to subsequent fiscal years. The Electronic Government Oversight Committee is expanded to include two additional members: the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks and the Executive Director of the Department of Archives and History. The committee's existing responsibilities include prioritizing electronic government services, addressing policy issues like privacy and security, reviewing fiscal management, gathering stakeholder input, and promoting efficient government services through electronic means. The bill also reaffirms the committee's role in developing a comprehensive procurement portal that provides vendors with searchable business opportunities, contract details, frequently asked questions, and links to agency websites. The procurement portal will be linked to the Transparency Mississippi website, and the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services will maintain this link. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, continuing the state's efforts to modernize and streamline government services through technology.

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