SHB 1947 — Concerning the governance of technology services in state government, including eliminating the office of the chief information officer and renaming the consolidated technology services agency.

What this bill does

Renames the Consolidated Technology Services Agency as Washington Technology Solutions Eliminates the Office of the State Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and reassigns the OCIO's responsibilities to Washington Technology Solutions. Directs Washington Technology Solutions to establish additional standards and policies for technology, including funding of major information technology projects, for state agencies. Requires state agencies to annually certify that they comply with Washington Technology Solutions' standards and policies. Exempts the Chief Information Officer, the Chief Information Officer's Confidential Secretary, assistant directors, and other policy or senior professional staff from the State Civil Service Law.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 8, 2024
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 27, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay

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