§ 24:672 — Duties and functions

§672. Duties and functions
A. The committee may study and examine matters pertaining to information
technology of the state and its political subdivisions as deemed appropriate by the committee
or the legislature.
B. The committee may review the needs and performance of the office of technology
services and make periodic recommendations to the legislature and the governor regarding
the office and the state master information technology plan.
C.(1) The committee shall assess all cybersecurity risks facing public entities in
Louisiana, including the potential likelihood, frequency, and severity of cyberattacks and data
breaches. The committee shall work with law enforcement and the office of technology
services and develop recommendations and strategies to mitigate the damage to the public
relative to those cybersecurity risks.
(2) The committee shall review cybersecurity investments and expenditures and
make recommendations, where appropriate.
D. The committee may make such continuing study and examination of matters
pertaining to the information technology of the state and its agencies, and make reports and
recommendations to the legislature as the committee or legislature deems advisable. The
committee may make such studies and hold such hearings with respect to information
technology as it deems necessary and appropriate to carry out its duties and functions.
E. Any information received by the committee containing confidential, proprietary,
or security sensitive information shall be held confidential and the committee may discuss
such information in executive session with appropriate notice in accordance with the Open
Meetings Law.
F. The committee may adopt rules and regulations prescribing and governing its
procedures, policies, meetings, and any and all other activities relating to its functions and
duties.

Legislative History

Acts 2020, No. 301, §1.