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HB 188 - An OCSEA Analysis - May 2005 - The Electronic Government Services Act, HB 188 proposes government agencies to privatize e-commerce and related internet services that are currently performed by state and local agencies.

SB 13 - Bill Summary - To enact sections 125.112, 153.02, and 166.25 of the Revised Code to require that contracts with the state specify that labor or services are to be performed within the United States; to require a person performing a contract certify compliance with this requirement and that any supplies to be provided pursuant to the contract will be provided from a location within the United States; and to prohibit awarding contracts with the state or giving state financial assistance, including tax incentives, loans, loan guarantees, or grants, for five years to employers that have had a net loss of jobs due to the relocation of jobs from Ohio to locations outside the United States. This bill is sponsored by Senators Fedor, Brady, Dann, Fingerhut, Hagan, Miller, Mallory, Prentiss, Roberts, Wilson, and Zurz.

Ohio Budget - The new budget includes statute that now defines the role of OIT.

OIT Legislative Website - The OIT is now providing an online summary report of information technology-related Ohio legislation.