HB958: Department of Information Technology Services; revise certain provisions relating to acquisition of technology services.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 25-53-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Outdated Exemptions To The Requirements Of The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services; To Amend Section 25-53-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions Used In Those Statutes Prescribing The Powers And Duties Of Its And State Agencies Regarding Information Technology; To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 25-53-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That The Executive Director Of Its Involve The Public Procurement Review Board In Decisions Regarding Information Technology; To Amend Section 25-53-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Acquisitions Of Information Technology Made By State Agencies While Exempt From Public Purchasing Requirements Remain Exempt Until Its Determines A New Acquisition Is Required; To Amend Section 25-53-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Provisions Requiring The State Personnel Board To Be Involved In Its Staffing; To Amend Section 25-53-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Provisions Relating To Equipment Support Contracts Entered Into By Its; To Amend Section 25-53-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Specific Procurement Requirements For The Acquisition Of Nonregulated Telecommunications Systems; To Amend Section 25-53-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.