Bill > HB2215

This bill establishes a ten-member task force to investigate the practicality of the state government adopting an open data policy, which means making government information readily available and usable by the public, similar to a federal policy. The task force will examine how state agencies can collect and create information in formats that are easy for computers to process and share, using standardized formats and clear descriptions. It will also look into ensuring that agencies manage this information responsibly, using open licenses and reviewing data for any privacy or security concerns before releasing it. Additionally, the task force will assess if the state can improve its technology systems to make information more accessible and compatible, while also keeping track of its data and protecting it. The task force, composed of state officials and appointees from the legislative and executive branches, is required to submit its findings and suggestions to legislative committees by February 1, 2017, and will then be dissolved.