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HB 20

"Statewide Digital Services and Procurement Modernization Act"; establish for MDITS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Felsher and 1 co-sponsor

Mississippi bill to modernize state IT procurement and digital services under MDITS died in conference committee after disagreement between legislative chambers.

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Bill Summary · HB 20

Legislative bill overview

HB 20 sought to establish modernized digital services and procurement procedures for Mississippi's Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS). The bill aimed to update how the state manages technology infrastructure, digital services delivery, and IT procurement processes.

Why is this important

Modernizing state IT procurement and digital services can reduce costs, improve government efficiency, and enhance citizen access to online services. However, this requires balancing competing interests between budget constraints, vendor relationships, and technological capability needs across all state agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Procurement authority: Changes to how MDITS selects vendors and manages contracts may have affected existing vendor relationships or competitive bidding processes
  • Budget and implementation costs: Modernization initiatives typically require significant upfront investment, which can face fiscal scrutiny or budget disagreements between chambers
  • Agency autonomy: Centralizing digital services under MDITS may have created tension with individual state agencies preferring independent IT decision-making

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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