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SB581Introduced in the Senate

Department of Information Technology - Statewide Information Technology Master Plan - Reporting

Passed

Introduced by J.B. Jennings, District 7

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Requiring the Department of Information Technology to post on its website the Statewide Information Technology Master Plan within 1 year after the date the Governor is inaugurated in each gubernatorial term; requiring the Secretary of Information Technology to notify the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly if the plan is delayed; and requiring the Secretary to provide an annual briefing to the General Assembly on implementation of the plan, changes to the plan, and deployment of the initiatives across State government.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 449

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026

42

Yes

0

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

Bill history

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  2. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

  4. Favorable with Amendments {973723/1 Adopted

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  6. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

  8. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

  9. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

  10. Favorable with Amendments {613625/1 Adopted

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  12. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

  13. Senate Concurs House Amendments

  14. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

  15. Passed Enrolled

  16. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 449

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