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This bill specifies the duties of the executive director of the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Governing Board and expands the scope of the state's criminal justice information technology system. The bill clarifies that the information system is not limited to offender-based data and can include a broader range of public safety information collected by criminal justice agencies. The executive director, who will be hired by the governing board, will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of a comprehensive, statewide information technology system for sharing criminal justice information. The bill authorizes the executive director to enter into contracts and agreements on behalf of the board. The proposed information technology system will include a central tracking database with comprehensive offender information, an electronic document repository for criminal justice records, and analytical tools to support case assessment, sentencing, and decision-making. The system will be developed using state-of-the-art technology, be fully accessible to authorized criminal justice officials via the internet, and include robust security measures. The bill also mandates annual reporting to the legislature about the system's status and implementation progress. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and are intended to improve information sharing and coordination among criminal justice agencies.

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