SB142 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

T.D. “Ted” Little

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Lowell BarronLarry DixonVivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Office of Information Technology, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications until October 1, 2012, members of Information Technology Council required to be citizens of the state, Sec. 16-61D-5 am'd. (2010-20325)

Summary

SB142 would extend the Office of Information Technology to October 1, 2012 and reform the Information Technology Council to require Alabama citizenship and a defined, diverse membership with listed appointing authorities.

What This Bill Does

It continues the Office of Information Technology and preserves its related code sections through October 1, 2012. It amends the Information Technology Council provisions to require that members be citizens of Alabama and to specify a diverse membership drawn from public universities, K-12 and higher education officials, and legislative leaders. The Council is tasked with participating in developing and implementing the statewide information technology plan. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who benefit from a statewide information technology plan and improved IT governance.
• Members of the Information Technology Council, who must be Alabama citizens with knowledge in educational technology and are appointed from various state education and higher education groups.
• Seven representatives of four-year public universities (appointed by the Council of College and University Presidents).
• Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and the Chancellor of the two-year college system (ex-officio members).
• The State Superintendent of Education who appoints three public classroom teachers, two two-year college presidents, and three representatives from the Department of Education.
• The Speaker of the House (appointing two members), the President of the Senate (appointing one member), and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (appointing one member).

Key Provisions

• Continuation of the Office of Information Technology until October 1, 2012, with the existing code sections preserved.
• Section 16-61D-5 amended to require Information Technology Council members to be citizens of Alabama and to reflect state diversity, with a detailed structure for membership and appointing authorities.
• Seven representatives of four-year public universities appointed by the Council of College and University Presidents; ex-officio members include the Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education and the Chancellor of the two-year college system.
• The State Superintendent of Education appoints three public classroom teachers, two two-year college presidents, and three representatives from the Department of Education; the Speaker, President, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate have specified appointment roles.
• The Council is authorized to participate in the development and implementation of the statewide information technology plan.
• The act becomes effective immediately upon passage.

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Subjects

Office of Information Technology