HB 3178 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Organizes, consolidates, and outsources information technology systems and resources.

Requires the department of information services to: (1) Make certain information available related to procurement and maintenance of mainframe and personal computers, services, and virtualization services;

(2) Develop a personal computer replacement policy for all personal computers owned or leased by state agencies;

(3) Revise the state master contract for personal computers; and

(4) Offer tiered data storage services to state agencies.

Requires the information services board to develop a data retention policy for state agencies.

Prohibits, under certain circumstances, state agencies from: (1) Purchasing cellular or mobile phone service;

(2) Purchasing or implementing new information technology projects;

(3) Purchasing servers, virtualization, data storage, or related software; and

(4) Upgrading existing software.