HB 317 Riggs, Louis
HB 317 -- MISSOURI STATE TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE
SPONSOR: Riggs
This bill establishes the "Missouri State Technology Task Force".
The mission of the Task Force is to:
(1) Evaluate the condition of the state's current technology platforms;
(2) Evaluate the uses of cloud computing and artificial intelligence to improve the state's technological foundation and customer service;
(3) Evaluate the state's certificate programs and workforce development efforts, including any efforts to use knowledge models to help guide students into certain employment areas from young ages so that they are able to advance in rewarding careers;
(4) Research and review adaptive technology initiatives for state use;
(5) Evaluate current cost-spending and cost-saving state technological protocols;
(6) Make recommendations regarding the condition of the state's technological systems;
(7) Make recommendations regarding the condition of the state's citizen accessible technology platforms; and
(8) Make recommendations regarding the use of technology and artificial intelligence to improve state management of records and to enable Missouri citizens and agencies to have more efficient electronic communications and access.
The Task Force membership is listed in the bill, and includes members of the General Assembly: with five members of the House of Representatives, of which three members are appointed by the Speaker and two members appointed by the Minority Leader; and three members of the Senate with two appointed by the President Pro Tem and one appointed by the Minority Leader. Membership will also include: appointees of the executive branch; and appointees that are subject matter experts in Missouri-based technology providers, cyber security, web-based communication services, electronic records and storage retention, and large-scale software implementation.
The Task Force shall submit a summary of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly before August 28, 2024. The Task Force will be suspended on January 1, 2025, after which a new set of members will be appointed as provided in the bill. The Task Force will resume its operations on January 1, 2026 and report an updated summary of its findings and recommendations for legislation to the General Assembly on August 28, 2026. Thereafter, the Task Force will continue to meet every two years.
The Missouri State Technology Task force shall expire twelve years after it's effective date.
This bill is similar to HCS HB 2583 (2022).