BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2404: WaTech services

Concerning services provided by the consolidated technology services agency (WaTech).

Summary

Makes it optional, rather than required, for state agencies to use the Consolidated Technology Services agency (CTS) for certain IT functions, including storing state agency servers in the State Data Center and utility-based infrastructure services.
Implements a termination migration process for business lines that show a deficit for a certain period of time.
Requires the CTS to migrate lines of business hosted on its mainframe platforms to new service providers.
Requires certain reporting by the Office of the State Auditor.

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2404), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to accountability of services provided by the consolidated technology services agency (WaTech);

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018First reading, referred to State Government, Elections & Information Technology (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Jan 5, 2018Prefiled for introduction.

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