Bill > H0421

This bill establishes the Cybersecurity and Resiliency Fund in the state treasury to support Idaho's information technology and cybersecurity infrastructure. The fund will be comprised of moneys appropriated by the legislature and will be managed by the state treasurer, who will invest idle funds and retain any earned interest. 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 provides specific definitions for "cybersecurity technology" (which includes network security, data protection, incident response, and security training) and "information technology infrastructure" (such as network systems, computers, and storage devices). The funds can be used to address the state's ongoing technology needs, with the office required to account for and report on fund expenditures each fiscal year. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and is being implemented with an emergency declaration to underscore its importance to the state's technological preparedness and security.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0421/