Technology

2023 Regular Session

Technology

Bill Number Bill Description Bill Status
SB 2140
Neutral
National Security on State Devices and Networks Act; create. Alive
Analysis: This bill prohibits those using state issued devices from downloading and using tiktok. This could help prevent the wasting of taxpayer dollars.
SB 2717
Good Policy
Department of Information Technology Services; require to report ransomware incidents and revise provisions related thereto. Alive
Analysis: This bill provides oversight and requires the state to provide reports on ransomware attacks.
SB 2719
Not Rated
Attorney General; require reporting of breach of security to. Dead
Analysis:
SB 2727
Bad Policy
Mississippi Office of Space and Technology; create and direct Mississippi Development Authority to administer. Dead
Analysis: This bill is spending taxpayer money to oversee space and technology which are not legitimate functions of government.
SB 2728
Bad Policy
Statewide master agreements and utilization of information technology acquisitions made by other entities; authorize. Alive
Analysis: This bill exempts the purchase of IT equipment from the advertising and bidding requirements, potentially wasting taxpayer dollars.
SB 2729
Neutral
Limitation of liability requirements for information technology contracts; clarify. Alive
Analysis: The bill adds that the state agency that is receiving the acquisition must also approve the limitation of liability. It at least adds a second voice to the approval process.
SB 2870
Not Rated
National Security on State Devices and Networks Act; create. Dead
Analysis:
KEY: * = Amended % = 3/5ths Vote Required V = Vetoed
  $ = Revenue @ = Exempted From Deadline P = Partially Vetoed