AN ACT Relating to video telecommunications; amending RCW 43.105.017 and 43.105.052; and making an appropriation.

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

Sec. 1. Section 2, chapter 504, Laws of 1987 and RCW 43.105.017 are each amended to read as follows:

It is the intent of the legislature that:

(1) Information be shared and administered in a coordinated manner, except when prevented by agency responsibilities for security, privacy, or confidentiality;

(2) The primary responsibility for the management and use of information, information systems, equipment, software, and services rests with each agency;

(3) Resources be used in the most efficient manner and services be shared when cost-effective;

(4) A structure be created (a) to plan and manage telecommunications and computing networks, (b) to increase agencies' awareness of information sharing opportunities, and (c) to assist agencies in implementing such possibilities;

(5) An acquisition process for equipment, proprietary software, and related services be established that meets the needs of the users, considers the exchange of information, and promotes fair and open competition;

(6) The state improve recruitment, retention, and training of professional staff; ((~~and~~))

(7) Plans, proposals, and acquisitions for information services be reviewed from a financial and management perspective as part of the budget process; and

(8) Video telecommunication use be coordinated and developed in a manner that is cost-effective, encourages shared use, and fulfills identified needs.

Sec. 2. Section 8, chapter 504, Laws of 1987 and RCW 43.105.052 are each amended to read as follows:

The department shall:

(1) Perform all duties and responsibilities the board delegates to the department, including but not limited to (a) the review of agency acquisition plans and requests and (b) implementation of state-wide and interagency policies, standards, and guidelines;

(2) Make available information services to state agencies and local governments on a full cost-recovery basis. These services may include, but are not limited to: Telecommunications services for voice, data, and video; mainframe computing services; support for departmental and microcomputer evaluation, installation, and use; equipment acquisition assistance, including leasing, brokering, and establishing master contracts; facilities management services for information technology equipment, equipment repair, and maintenance service; office automation services; system development services; and training. These services are for discretionary use by customers and customers may elect other alternatives for service if those alternatives are more cost-effective or provide better service. Agencies may be required to use the backbone network portions of the telecommunications services during an initial start-up period not to exceed three years;

(3) Establish rates and fees for services provided by the department to assure that the services component of the department is self-supporting. A billing rate plan shall be developed for a two-year period to coincide with the budgeting process. The rate plan shall be subject to review at least annually by the customer oversight committees. The rate plan shall show the proposed rates by each cost center and will show the components of the rate structure as mutually determined by the department and the customer oversight committees. The same rate structure will apply to all user agencies of each cost center. The rate plan and any adjustments to rates shall be approved by the office of financial management. The services component shall not subsidize the operations of the planning component;

(4) With the advice of the information services board and agencies, develop and publish state-wide goals and objectives at least biennially;

(5) Develop plans for the department's achievement of state-wide goals and objectives. These plans shall address such services as telecommunications, central and distributed computing, local area networks, office automation, and end user computing. The department shall seek the advice of customer oversight committees and the board in the development of these plans;

(6) Develop training plans and coordinate training programs that are responsive to the needs of agencies, in collaboration with the department of personnel and the higher education personnel board;

(7) Identify opportunities for the effective use of information services and coordinate appropriate responses to those opportunities;

(8) Assess agencies' projects, acquisitions, plans, or overall information processing performance as requested by the board, agencies, the director of financial management, or the legislature. The department shall establish guidelines for, which may include department approval of, state expenditures for new video telecommunications equipment and new video telecommunication transmission, and any state expenditures for expanding current video telecommunication systems. Agencies may be required to reimburse the department for agency-requested reviews;

(9) Develop planning, budgeting, and expenditure reporting requirements, in conjunction with the office of financial management, for agencies to follow;

(10) Assist the office of financial management with budgetary and policy review of agency plans for information services;

(11) Provide staff support from the planning component to the board for:

(a) Meeting preparation, notices, and minutes;

(b) Promulgation of policies, standards, and guidelines adopted by the board;

(d) Conducting reviews and assessments as directed by the board; ((~~and~~))

(12) Be the lead agency in coordinating video telecommunications services for all state agencies. The department shall develop standards and common specifications for leased and purchased telecommunications equipment and assist state agencies in developing video telecommunication expenditure plans. The department shall establish the strategic direction for future state use of video telecommunications and shall develop a coordinated program for the state-wide use of video telecommunications. The department shall be guided in this activity by a video telecommunication advisory committee; and

(13) Perform all other matters and things necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. The sum of .......... dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 1991, from the general fund to the department of information services for developing and planning video telecommunication services.