| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Technology, Energy & Communications Committee | |
HB 1054
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Modifying membership of the information services board.
Sponsors: Representatives Hudgins, Crouse, Morris and Wallace.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/16/07
Staff: Kara Durbin (786-7133).
Background:
The Information Services Board (Board) provides authorization and oversight for managing large
information technology projects administered by executive branch agency staff. Board members
develop state information technology standards, govern acquisitions, review and approve the
statewide information technology strategic plans, develop statewide or inter-agency technical
policies, and provide oversight on large information technology projects.
The Board is comprised of 15 members who represent the legislative, judicial, and executive
branches of government, higher education institutions, and the private sector. Eight of the 15
members are appointed by the Governor. Of those eight members, one is a representative of
higher education, one is a representative of an agency under a statewide official other than the
Governor, and two are representatives of the private sector. The representation of the other four
Governor-appointed members is not specified in statute.
Summary of Bill:
One of the Governor-appointed members of the Board must have direct experience using the
software projects overseen by the Board, or reasonably expect to use new software developed
under the oversight of the Board.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.