Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 10 R cosponsors

HB 56 — An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; and imposing penalties.

Last action — PN 0986 Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 986

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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In the latest version of Bill HB 56, several lines have been added and a few have been removed to clarify the bill's intentions. The additions primarily focus on specifics regarding Information Technology and related funding. These changes aim to improve the bill’s clarity and effectiveness in addressing information technology needs, which is important for ensuring that the state's IT infrastructure is properly supported and maintained.

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CORRECTIVE REPRINT PRIOR PRINTER'S NO.
PRINTER'S NO.
912 PRINTER'S NO.
912 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
986 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
56 2019 INTRODUCED BY ORTITAY, GROVE, RYAN, DOWLING, SCHEMEL, FRITZ, WALSH, ROTHMAN, B.
56 2019 INTSCHEMEL, FRITZ, WALSH, ROTHMAN, B.
MILLER, BERNSTINE, KAUFFMAN, WHEELAND, ZIMMERMAN, MILLARD, IRVIN, COOK, HELM AND GAYDOS, MARCH 14, 2019 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, MARCH 14, 2019 AN ACT Amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for information technology;
MILLER, BERNSTINE,NG, KAUFFMAN, WHEELAND, ZIMMERMAN, MILLARD, IRVIN, COOK, HELM AND GAYDOS, MARCH 14, 2019 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, MARCH 14, 2019 AN ACT Amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for information technology;
establishing the Office of providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee;
establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund;
providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee;
(7) Consolidation of information technology services must be designed to improve accountability and transparency 20190HB0056PN0986 - 2 - to taxpayers and enhance the Commonwealth's data and analytics capabilities.
(7) Consolidation of information technology services must be designed to improve accountability and transparency 20190HB0056PN0912 - 2 - to taxpayers and enhance the Commonwealth's data and analytics capabilities.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 3 - "Information technology." Hardware, software and telecommunications equipment, including, but not limited to, the following:
20190HB0056PN0912 - 3 - "Information technology." Hardware, software and telecommunications equipment, including, but not limited to, the following:
"Office." The Office of Information Technology established under Subchapter B (relating to Office of Information 20190HB0056PN0986 - 4 - Technology).
"Office." The Office of Information Technology established under Subchapter B (relating to Office of Information 20190HB0056PN0912 - 4 - Technology).
The Office of Information Technology is established within 20190HB0056PN0986 - 5 - the Governor's Office of Administration.
The Office of Information Technology is established within 20190HB0056PN0912 - 5 - the Governor's Office of Administration.
(4) Create an advisory structure to advise on matters 20190HB0056PN0986 - 6 - involving overall technology and data governance.
(4) Create an advisory structure to advise on matters 20190HB0056PN0912 - 6 - involving overall technology and data governance.
(i) The development of standards, policies, 20190HB0056PN0986 - 7 - processes and strategic technology roadmaps.
(i) The development of standards, policies, 20190HB0056PN0912 - 7 - processes and strategic technology roadmaps.
(27) Establish and facilitate a process for the 20190HB0056PN0986 - 8 - identification, evaluation and optimization of information technology shared services.
(27) Establish and facilitate a process for the 20190HB0056PN0912 - 8 - identification, evaluation and optimization of information technology shared services.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 9 - (36) Provide guidance regarding the procurement of supplies and services related to the subject matter of this chapter.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 9 - (36) Provide guidance regarding the procurement of supplies and services related to the subject matter of this chapter.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 10 - Upon the effective date of this chapter, information technology functions, powers, duties, obligations and services shall be transferred to and vested in the office.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 10 - Upon the effective date of this chapter, information technology functions, powers, duties, obligations and services shall be transferred to and vested in the office.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 11 - (b) Qualifications.--The director shall be qualified by education and experience for the office.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 11 - (b) Qualifications.--The director shall be qualified by education and experience for the office.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 12 - (a) Development of policies.--The director shall develop necessary policies for State agency information technology planning and financing to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 12 - (a) Development of policies.--The director shall develop necessary policies for State agency information technology planning and financing to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 13 - (5) A plan by a State agency shall be submitted to the director no later than October 1 of each even-numbered year.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 13 - (5) A plan by a State agency shall be submitted to the director no later than October 1 of each even-numbered year.
(1) The transfer of encumbered funds from each State 20190HB0056PN0986 - 14 - agency which were designated for information technology purposes prior to the effective date of this section.
(1) The transfer of encumbered funds from each State 20190HB0056PN0912 - 14 - agency which were designated for information technology purposes prior to the effective date of this section.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 15 - (4) Training.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 15 - (4) Training.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 16 - (3) The General Assembly.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 16 - (3) The General Assembly.
In 20190HB0056PN0986 - 17 - addition to other information that may be required by the director, the State agency shall submit the following to accompany the request:
In 20190HB0056PN0912 - 17 - addition to other information that may be required by the director, the State agency shall submit the following to accompany the request:
20190HB0056PN0986 - 18 - (1) A brief summary of each information technology project.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 18 - (1) A brief summary of each information technology project.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 19 - (6) A summary of the performance requirements of the contract, along with a color designation as follows:
20190HB0056PN0912 - 19 - (6) A summary of the performance requirements of the contract, along with a color designation as follows:
20190HB0056PN0986 - 20 - 4336.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 20 - 4336.
(a) Oversight.--The director shall oversee the manner and means by which information technology business and disaster 20190HB0056PN0986 - 21 - recovery plans for State agencies are created, reviewed and updated.
(a) Oversight.--The director shall oversee the manner and means by which information technology business and disaster 20190HB0056PN0912 - 21 - recovery plans for State agencies are created, reviewed and updated.
(2) Require a State agency served to transfer to the 20190HB0056PN0986 - 22 - department ownership, custody or control of information processing equipment, supplies and positions required by the shared centers and services.
(2) Require a State agency served to transfer to the 20190HB0056PN0912 - 22 - department ownership, custody or control of information processing equipment, supplies and positions required by the shared centers and services.
and 20190HB0056PN0986 - 23 - (2) actual expenditures for all information technology goods and services needed and required by the State agency for the periods after the expenditures have been made.
and 20190HB0056PN0912 - 23 - (2) actual expenditures for all information technology goods and services needed and required by the State agency for the periods after the expenditures have been made.
(3) Assist in the development of coordinated telecommunications services or systems within and among all State agencies and recommend, where appropriate, cooperative 20190HB0056PN0986 - 24 - utilization of telecommunication facilities by aggregating users.
(3) Assist in the development of coordinated telecommunications services or systems within and among all State agencies and recommend, where appropriate, cooperative 20190HB0056PN0912 - 24 - utilization of telecommunication facilities by aggregating users.
All policies and plans shall be based on current information 20190HB0056PN0986 - 25 - about the Commonwealth's telecommunications activities in relation to the full range of emerging technologies.
All policies and plans shall be based on current information 20190HB0056PN0912 - 25 - about the Commonwealth's telecommunications activities in relation to the full range of emerging technologies.
or (iii) has failed to meet its projected completion 20190HB0056PN0986 - 26 - date.
or (iii) has failed to meet its projected completion 20190HB0056PN0912 - 26 - date.
(e) Quality assurance.--Information technology projects authorized under this chapter shall meet all project standards 20190HB0056PN0986 - 27 - and requirements established under this chapter.
(e) Quality assurance.--Information technology projects authorized under this chapter shall meet all project standards 20190HB0056PN0912 - 27 - and requirements established under this chapter.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 28 - (2) At the director's discretion, the private counsel or other expert under paragraph (1) may:
20190HB0056PN0912 - 28 - (2) At the director's discretion, the private counsel or other expert under paragraph (1) may:
(i) Advise the State agency regarding the initial 20190HB0056PN0986 - 29 - planning of an information technology project, the content and design of a request for proposals, contract development, procurement and architectural and other technical reviews.
(i) Advise the State agency regarding the initial 20190HB0056PN0912 - 29 - planning of an information technology project, the content and design of a request for proposals, contract development, procurement and architectural and other technical reviews.
The request for review shall be submitted in writing to 20190HB0056PN0986 - 30 - the director within 15 business days following the State agency's receipt of the disapproval or suspension.
The request for review shall be submitted in writing to 20190HB0056PN0912 - 30 - the director within 15 business days following the State agency's receipt of the disapproval or suspension.
(1) Purchase or contract for all information technology 20190HB0056PN0986 - 31 - for State agencies.
(1) Purchase or contract for all information technology 20190HB0056PN0912 - 31 - for State agencies.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 32 - (d) Electronic procurement.--The office may authorize the use of an electronic procurement system to conduct a reverse auction and electronic bidding.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 32 - (d) Electronic procurement.--The office may authorize the use of an electronic procurement system to conduct a reverse auction and electronic bidding.
(f) Most advantageous offer.--All bids or offers to contract, whether through competitive sealed bidding or other 20190HB0056PN0986 - 33 - procurement method under 62 Pa.C.S.
(f) Most advantageous offer.--All bids or offers to contract, whether through competitive sealed bidding or other 20190HB0056PN0912 - 33 - procurement method under 62 Pa.C.S.
(a) General rule.--A contract for professional or technical services in which the cost to the Commonwealth exceeds $100,000 20190HB0056PN0986 - 34 - shall require a contractor working with a State agency on a project to use software that verifies that the hours billed on a contract with the State agency are valid and fulfill the purpose of the contract.
(a) General rule.--A contract for professional or technical services in which the cost to the Commonwealth exceeds $100,000 20190HB0056PN0912 - 34 - shall require a contractor working with a State agency on a project to use software that verifies that the hours billed on a contract with the State agency are valid and fulfill the purpose of the contract.
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(4) Provide the State agency professional biographical information that is not private or confidential on 20190HB0056PN0986 - 35 - individuals performing tasks under the contract.
(4) Provide the State agency professional biographical information that is not private or confidential on 20190HB0056PN0912 - 35 - individuals performing tasks under the contract.
(b) Considerations.--The director shall determine whether the proposed contract under subsection (a) ensures compliance 20190HB0056PN0986 - 36 - with the established processes, specifications and standards applicable to the information technology purchased, licensed or leased in this Commonwealth, including established procurement processes.
(b) Considerations.--The director shall determine whether the proposed contract under subsection (a) ensures compliance 20190HB0056PN0912 - 36 - with the established processes, specifications and standards applicable to the information technology purchased, licensed or leased in this Commonwealth, including established procurement processes.
(b) Savings.--A State agency shall document any savings 20190HB0056PN0986 - 37 - resulting from the purchase of refurbished computer equipment, including, but not limited to, the initial acquisition cost and operations and maintenance costs.
(b) Savings.--A State agency shall document any savings 20190HB0056PN0912 - 37 - resulting from the purchase of refurbished computer equipment, including, but not limited to, the initial acquisition cost and operations and maintenance costs.
(a) Establishment.-- (1) The director shall establish a Statewide set of 20190HB0056PN0986 - 38 - standards for information technology security to maximize the functionality, security and interoperability of the Commonwealth's distributed information technology assets, including:
(a) Establishment.-- (1) The director shall establish a Statewide set of 20190HB0056PN0912 - 38 - standards for information technology security to maximize the functionality, security and interoperability of the Commonwealth's distributed information technology assets, including:
(b) Assessments.--The director shall conduct risk 20190HB0056PN0986 - 39 - assessments to identify compliance and operational and strategic risks to the information technology network.
(b) Assessments.--The director shall conduct risk 20190HB0056PN0912 - 39 - assessments to identify compliance and operational and strategic risks to the information technology network.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 40 - (e) Effect of section.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the Auditor General or the General Assembly from assessing the security practices of State information technology systems as part of its statutory duties and responsibilities.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 40 - (e) Effect of section.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the Auditor General or the General Assembly from assessing the security practices of State information technology systems as part of its statutory duties and responsibilities.
(2) The following individuals appointed by the President 20190HB0056PN0986 - 41 - pro tempore of the Senate:
(2) The following individuals appointed by the President 20190HB0056PN0912 - 41 - pro tempore of the Senate:
20190HB0056PN0986 - 42 - (8) Four private citizens appointed by the Governor with professional cyber security experience.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 42 - (8) Four private citizens appointed by the Governor with professional cyber security experience.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 43 - (5) A member of the committee may participate in a meeting of the committee in person, by teleconference, by video conference or by other means as agreed to by the chairperson and vice chairperson of the committee.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 43 - (5) A member of the committee may participate in a meeting of the committee in person, by teleconference, by video conference or by other means as agreed to by the chairperson and vice chairperson of the committee.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 44 - 4364.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 44 - 4364.
20190HB0056PN0986 - 45 - (ii) A promise, obligation or contract for future reward or compensation, regardless of the business or nonbusiness nature of the promise, obligation or contract.
20190HB0056PN0912 - 45 - (ii) A promise, obligation or contract for future reward or compensation, regardless of the business or nonbusiness nature of the promise, obligation or contract.
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  1. PN 0986 Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 986

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Who sponsors HB 56?
HB 56 is sponsored by Brett R. Miller (Republican), Jamie Walsh (Republican), Seth Grove, Ryan, Dowling, Jonathan Fritz (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Wheeland, David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Millard, Rich Irvin (Republican), Bud Cook (Republican), Helm, Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), and Paul Schemel.
What is the current status of HB 56?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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