Bill > LB660

This bill introduces two key legislative acts: the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act, while also making several administrative and procedural changes. The State Building Construction Alternatives Act provides state agencies with alternative methods for contracting building construction projects, introducing design-build and construction manager-general contractor contract options for projects over $30 million. These new contracting methods allow more flexibility in project design, scheduling, and procurement, with specific guidelines for selecting contractors based on qualifications, performance criteria, and best value considerations. The Secure Drone Purchasing Act aims to protect state cybersecurity by establishing strict requirements for drone purchases, mandating that state agencies can only acquire drones from a pre-approved list that meets rigorous security standards, such as data encryption, network security, and compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks. Additionally, the bill requires state agencies to submit a comprehensive federal funding inventory every two years, detailing federal fund expenditures, obligations, and potential future funding changes. The legislation also introduces a mandatory five-year review process for all state agency rules and regulations, requiring agencies to evaluate the effectiveness, cost-benefit, and necessity of existing regulations, with reports to be submitted to the Legislature for review. These provisions collectively aim to improve government procurement processes, enhance cybersecurity, and increase transparency and efficiency in state administrative operations.

Military Affairs and Security

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