Summary:

 Senate Bill 217 (SB 217) clarifies the Department of Information Technology's role in approving information technology procurement and projects by state agencies. 

Legislation Overview:

 Senate Bill 217 (SB 217) amends Section 9-27-6 NMSA 1978 to state that the Secretary of the Department of Information Technology’s role includes:

1)	Approval of agency information technology requests for proposals and other agency requests that are subject to the Procurement Code, prior to final approval; 
2)	establishment of rules for oversight of agency information technology projects; and
3)	approval of agency information technology projects prior to procurement.
 

Current Law:

 Current law includes responsibilities for the Secretary of the Department of Information Technology involving the oversight of rules for procurement and the approval of contracts and related amendments, including emergency procurements, sole source contracts and price agreements, prior to approval by the Department of Finance and Administration.