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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SHB 1929

HB 1929: IT system security testing

Concerning independent security testing of state agencies' information technology systems and infrastructure by the military department.

Summary

  • Authorizes the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to test the security vulnerabilities of state agency information technology (IT) systems.
  • Authorizes the Military Department to test, upon request of any local government or private entity, the security of the entities' critical infrastructure.
  • Requires the Chief Information Security Officer, Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), and Military Department to meet regularly regarding IT systems & infrastructure security.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SHB 1929), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2017
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Zack Hudgins (D-11)
Introduced
February 2, 2017 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2018
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1929, SHB 1929, 2SHB 1929

AN ACT Relating to building a more robust state information technology security posture by leveraging assets at the military department and other agencies responsible for information technology systems and infrastructure;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Zack Hudgins (D-11)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Mark Harmsworth R-44Gael Tarleton D-36

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2017
Version voted on: 2SHB 1929
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican48000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 1929)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 1929)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 1929)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2SHB 1929)
  5. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2SHB 1929)
  6. And refer to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1929)
  7. SGOV - Majority; do pass. (2SHB 1929)
  8. Referred to Ways & Means. (2SHB 1929)
  9. First reading, referred to State Government. (2SHB 1929)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SHB 1929)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SHB 1929)
  12. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SHB 1929)
  13. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1929)
  14. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  15. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SHB 1929)
  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1929)
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SHB 1929)
  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1929)
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  21. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SHB 1929)
  22. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1929)
  23. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  24. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1929)
  25. Referred to Appropriations.
  26. SEIT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1929)
  27. SEIT - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  28. First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1929 in other sessions

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