Title 43, STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE

(1) The agency shall have the following powers and duties related to the governance of information services: (a) To develop statewide standards and policies governing the: (i) Acquisition of equipment, software, and technology-related services; (ii) Disposition of equipment; (iii…

The agency shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement the provisions of this chapter. [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 s 807; 1992 c 20 s 11; 1990 c 208 s 13.] Notes: Effective date—Purpose—2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003. Severability—Caption…

State and local government agencies are authorized to enter into any contracts with the agency which may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes and policies of this chapter or for maximum utilization of facilities and services which are the subject of this chapter. …

The director shall set performance targets and approve plans for achieving measurable and specific goals for the agency. By January 2017, the appropriate organizational performance and accountability measures and performance targets shall be submitted to the governor. These measu…

(1) The agency shall prepare a state strategic information technology plan which shall establish a statewide mission, goals, and objectives for the use of information technology, including goals for electronic access to government records, information, and services. The plan shal…

Management of information technology across state government requires managing resources and business processes across multiple agencies. It is no longer sufficient to pursue efficiencies within agency or individual business process boundaries. The state must manage the business …

A state agency information technology portfolio shall serve as the basis for making information technology decisions and plans which may include, but are not limited to: (1) System refurbishment, acquisitions, and development efforts; (2) Setting goals and objectives for using in…

(1) Each state agency shall develop an information technology portfolio consistent with RCW 43.105.341. The superintendent of public instruction shall develop its portfolio in conjunction with educational service districts and statewide or regional providers of K-12 education inf…

(1) Pursuant to RCW 43.88.092(3), at the request of the director of financial management, the agency shall evaluate both state agency information technology current spending and technology budget requests, including those proposed by the superintendent of public instruction, in c…

(1)(a) The agency shall establish standards and policies governing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of major information technology projects, including those proposed by the superintendent of public instruction, in conjunction with educational service districts, or st…

(1) Prior to making a commitment to purchase, acquire, or develop a major information technology project or service, state agencies must provide a proposal to the agency outlining the business case of the proposed product or service, including the up-front and ongoing cost of the…

(1) The agency shall develop an enterprise-based strategy for information technology in state government informed by portfolio management planning and information technology expenditure information collected from state agencies pursuant to RCW 43.88.092. (2)(a) The agency shall d…

(1) The technology services board is created within the agency. (2)(a) The board shall be composed of thirteen members. Six members shall be appointed by the governor, three of whom shall be representatives of state agencies or institutions, and three of whom shall be representat…

The board shall have the following powers and duties related to information services: (1) To review and approve standards and policies, developed by the agency, governing the acquisition and disposition of equipment, proprietary software, and purchased services, licensing of the …

(1) The technology services board security subcommittee is created within the board. The membership of the technology services board security subcommittee is comprised of a subset of members appointed to the board, as determined by the chair of the technology services board. The …

Information technology portfolios shall reflect (1) links among an agency's objectives, business plan, and technology; (2) analysis of the effect of an agency's proposed new technology investments on its existing infrastructure and business functions; and (3) analysis of the effe…

(1) The Washington technology solutions revolving account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from agency fees and charges for services collected from public agencies must be deposited into the account. The account must be used for the: (a) Acquisition …

Based upon the recommendations of the public information access policy task force, the legislature finds that government records and information are a vital resource to both government operations and to the public that government serves. Broad public access to state and local gov…

Funding to meet the costs of providing access, including the building of the necessary information systems, the digitizing of information, developing the ability to mask nondisclosable information, and maintenance and upgrade of information access systems should come primarily fr…

The state library, with the assistance of the agency and the state archives, shall establish a pilot project to design and test an electronic information locator system, allowing members of the public to locate and access electronic public records. In designing the system, the fo…

State agencies and local governments that collect and enter information concerning individuals into electronic records and information systems that will be widely accessible by the public under RCW 42.56.010 shall ensure the accuracy of this information to the extent possible. To…

(1) The office of privacy and data protection is created within the agency. The purpose of the office of privacy and data protection is to serve as a central point of contact for state agencies on policy matters involving data privacy and data protection. (2) The director shall a…

(1) Except as provided by subsection (2) of this section, state agencies shall locate all existing and new information or telecommunications investments in the state data center or within third-party, commercial cloud computing services. (2) State agencies with a service requirem…

(1) The agency shall conduct a needs assessment and develop a migration strategy to ensure that, over time, all state agencies are moving towards using the agency as their central service provider for all utility-based infrastructure services, including centralized PC and infrast…

(1) The office of cybersecurity is created within the agency. (2) The director shall appoint a state chief information security officer, who is the director of the office of cybersecurity. (3) The primary duties of the office of cybersecurity are: (a) To establish security standa…

(1) By July 1, 2022, the office of cybersecurity, in collaboration with state agencies, shall develop a catalog of cybersecurity services and functions for the office of cybersecurity to perform and submit a report to the legislature and governor. The report must include, but not…

(1) In the event of a major cybersecurity incident, as defined in policy established by the office of cybersecurity in accordance with RCW 43.105.450, state agencies must report that incident to the office of cybersecurity within 24 hours of discovery of the incident. (2) State a…

(1) In overseeing the technical aspects of the K-20 network, the board is not intended to duplicate the statutory responsibilities of the student achievement council, the superintendent of public instruction, the board, the state librarian, or the governing boards of the institut…

Actions of the telecommunications oversight and policy committee in effect on June 30, 1999, shall remain in effect thereafter unless modified or repealed by the *K-20 board. [ 1999 c 285 s 4.] Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 43.105.800, which created the K-20 board, was repealed by …

Nothing in this act may be construed as giving the *department of information services or any other entities any additional authority, regulatory or otherwise, over providers of telecommunications and information technology. [ 2008 c 262 s 4.] Notes: *Reviser's note: The "departm…

If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies dire…

(1) Those powers, duties, and functions of the department of information services being transferred to the *consolidated technology services agency as set forth in **sections 801 through 816, chapter 43, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess. are hereby transferred to the *consolidated techn…

(1) The department of commerce must contract for the provision of municipal research and services to cities, towns, and counties. Contracts for municipal research and services must be made with state agencies, educational institutions, or private consulting firms, that in the jud…

(1) The department of commerce shall contract for the provision of research and services to special purpose districts. A contract shall be made with a state agency, educational institution, or private consulting firm, that in the judgment of the department is qualified to provide…

The legislature declares that it is the public policy of this state to insure equal opportunity for all of its citizens. The legislature finds that, for economic, social, and historical reasons, a disproportionate number of African Americans find themselves disadvantaged or isola…

The Washington state commission on African American affairs is created. The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the governor. The governor shall set the salary of the executive director. The executive…

The commission shall consist of nine members, appointed by the governor. The commission shall make recommendations to the governor on appointment of the chair of the commission. The governor shall appoint the chair of the commission. To the extent practicable, appointments to the…

The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African Americans, and make recommendations to the governor and state agencies for changes in programs and laws. (2) Advise the governor and state agenci…

The legislature declares that the public policy of this state is to ensure equal opportunity for all Washingtonians. The legislature believes that the state is responsible for improving its interface with the LGBTQ community, identifying the needs of its members, and ensuring tha…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Commission" means the Washington state LGBTQ commission. (2) "LGBTQ" includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. [ 2019 c 395 s 2.]

Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington state LGBTQ commission is established in the office of the governor. The commission shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure o…

(1) The commission consists of fifteen members appointed by the governor. (2) The governor shall consider nominations for membership based upon maintaining a balanced and diverse distribution of race and ethnic, geographic, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic …

The executive director of the commission shall: (1) Monitor state legislation affecting LGBTQ people; (2) Work with state agencies to assess programs and policies that affect LGBTQ people; (3) Coordinate with the minority commissions, women's commission, and human rights commissi…

(1) The commission shall have the following duties: (a) Actively recruit and maintain a list of names of qualified LGBTQ people to fill vacancies on various boards and commissions; (b) Provide a clearinghouse for information regarding both state and federal legislation as it rela…

(1) The commission has the power to receive gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources that are made for the use or benefit of the commission and to expend the same or any income therefrom according to their terms and the purpose of this chapter. The commission'…

The legislature declares that: (1) June of each year will be known as LGBTQ pride month; (2) The fourth week in June is designated as a time for people of this state to celebrate the contributions to the state by LGBTQ people in the arts, sciences, commerce, and education; and (3…