Bill > H0168

This bill establishes a new Cybersecurity and Resiliency Fund in the state treasury to address Idaho's information technology and cybersecurity infrastructure needs. The fund will be financed through legislative appropriations or transfers, with all moneys continuously appropriated for its specified purposes. The Office of Information Technology Services will be responsible for creating and annually updating a five-year plan for replacing and improving technology infrastructure, which must be submitted to the Division of Financial Management during the budget process. The bill broadly defines "cybersecurity technology" to include a wide range of protective measures such as network security, data protection, encryption, incident response, and security training, while "information technology infrastructure" encompasses network components, computers, and storage devices. The fund's money can be invested by the state treasurer, with earned interest retained in the fund, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause highlighting its immediate importance for the state's technological preparedness and security.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0168/