BILL REQ. #:  H-3646.1 

Read first time 01/16/12.   Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs.

     AN ACT Relating to developing a state policy for cell phone use; and adding a new section to chapter 43.41A RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A new section is added to chapter 43.41A RCW to read as follows:
     (1) The chief information officer must develop a policy regarding the state's cell phone use. In developing the policy, the chief information officer must consider strategies that will save costs including, but not limited to, the following:
     (a) Expanding opportunities for agencies to use prepaid cell phones;
     (b) Requiring agencies to turn in all unused and little-used cell phones unless required for emergencies or for the safety of employees or the public;
     (c) Providing stipends to employees who use personal cell phones; and
     (d) Contracting with a private optimization specialist that can help state agencies match actual cell phone use with cost-effective price plans.
     (2) The policy developed under this section must be reviewed and approved by the technology services board created under RCW 43.41A.070.