SB 6528-S.E - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Establishes the cybersecurity jobs act of 2016.

Requires the office of the state chief information officer to: (1) Implement a process for detecting, reporting, and responding to security incidents consistent with the information security standards, policies, and guidelines adopted by the state chief information officer;

(2) Develop plans and procedures to ensure the continuity of commerce for information resources that support the operations and assets of state agencies in the event of a security incident;

(3) Work with the department of commerce and other economic development stakeholders to facilitate the development of a strategy that includes key local, state, and federal assets that will create this state as a national leader in cybersecurity;

(4) Collaborate with, including but not limited to, community colleges, universities, the national guard, the department of defense, the department of energy, and national laboratories to develop the strategy; and

(5) Evaluate the extent to which the state is building upon its existing expertise in information technology to become a national leader in cybersecurity by periodically evaluating the state's performance in achieving specific objectives.

Encourages the office of the state chief information officer to collaborate with community colleges, universities, the department of commerce, and other stakeholders in obtaining the information necessary to measure its progress in achieving the objectives.

 
VETO MESSAGE ON ESSB 6528

April 1, 2016

To the Honorable President and Members,
The Senate of the State of Washington

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am returning herewith, without my approval as to Section 1, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6528 entitled:

"AN ACT Relating to promoting economic development through protection of information technology resources."

Section 1 is an intent section that is not necessary for the policy implementation of the bill. It does, however, contain language that may create unintended liability for the state.

For these reasons I have vetoed Section 1 of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6528.

With the exception of Section 1, Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6528 is approved.

Respectfully submitted,
Jay Inslee
Governor