Transportation Computer System Replacement
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Bill Summary - 21LSO-0685 Bill No.: HB0254 Effective: Multiple Dates LSO No.: 21LSO-0685 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0094 Chapter No.: 152 Prime Sponsor: Burkhart Catch Title: Transportation computer system. Subject: Transportation information computer system replacement and funding. Summary/Major Elements: The current state resident records system, the "revenue information system" contains driver's license and vehicle registration data and is used for driver services and records, registration, law enforcement, highway tax accounting as well as for voting, insurance, employment benefits and other interfaces with local, state and federal agencies. The system, created in the 1980s, is outdated and inflexible technology. This act requires the Department of Transportation (WyDOT) to replace the revenue information system with the "transportation information system" (TIS) by July 1, 2027. WyDOT is required to consult with the Department of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) for all phases of the TIS project, including requests for proposals, purchase, development, configuration, migration, and full implementation, as well as jointly reporting about the project to the Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee and the Joint Appropriations Committee . The act provides for several funding possibilities and creates the transportation information system account as a repository for fees allocated to the account, federal funds and any other contributions designated for computer system modernization. The funding possibilities this act sets forth are: An additional five dollars ($5.00) imposed upon driver's licenses, permits, duplicates and renewals; Federal funds for which WyDOT shall apply; Funds from any appropriate source available to WyDOT; Fees for third party use of the TIS; Earnings from funds in the transportation information system account. The act prohibits WyDOT from expending any funds for the replacement of the revenue information system without legislative authorization. Comments: Requires a report: This act requires WyDOT and ETS to report to the Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee and the Joint Appropriations Committee by July 1, 2021, and quarterly thereafter. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that replacing the current transportation computer system is necessary because its failure would cut off access to critical data for law enforcement, health departments, and voter identification.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurring because the Senate amendments require annual legislative approval for spending on a system that has a six-year timeline to complete. This requirement would hinder plans to replace the transportation computer system.
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This amendment changes parts of a bill about funding for replacing a transportation computer system, removing sections related to creating an account and certain reporting requirements.
The amendment modifies the bill to remove certain advisory committee provisions, add restrictions on spending for a transportation computer system replacement, and specify roles for departments in developing this new system.
The amendment modifies sections related to the replacement of a transportation computer system in Wyoming, changing deadlines and adding details about the project's development process.
The amendment adds a requirement that the department cannot spend money on replacing a transportation computer system without permission from the legislature.
The amendment adds a new fee for motorcycle endorsements and driver's license renewals to fund the replacement of a transportation computer system.
The amendment removes the requirement that at least fifty percent of funds must be used for a specific purpose in the original bill.