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This bill proposes several changes to the organization and operation of the New Hampshire Department of Information Technology (DIT). Key provisions include: 1) Establishing four divisions within DIT, each led by a division director appointed by the governor. 2) Expanding the membership of the Information Technology Council to include the Secretary of State and a representative from the Administrative Office of the Courts. 3) Updating terminology from "open source software" to "technology solutions" and requiring state agencies to consider the most cost-effective technology options, comply with open standards, and avoid products that enable unauthorized access or data transfers. 4) Modifying the process for reviewing existing data stored in restricted formats to determine if appropriate open standards have become available. 5) Updating the salary grades for certain DIT division director positions.

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