HB 1957 -- Governmental Fiber Optic Network

Sponsor:  Salva

This bill requires legislative bodies, judicial bodies,
administrative departments, public universities, and all other
governmental bodies to begin using the fiber optic network
currently operated by the Department of Transportation for all
telecommunications services by January 1, 2009.

After January 1, 2010, the Office of Administration will
promulgate rules for the organization of all data, voice, and
video services into a single, Internet-based network and will
determine the reimbursement to the department to cover the
operation and maintenance of the network.  The department must
use a single, governmental body as a pilot program and must
expand its implementation to include all governmental bodies.
The network must include real-time data applications, voice over
IP, video and audio conferencing, consolidated IP call centers,
and Internet and intranet capabilities.

Governmental bodies must submit a proposal for implementing the
fiber optic network for all their telecommunications services to
the Office of Administration by June 1, 2009.  Starting on
January 1, 2010, the Office of Administration must file an annual
report with the Governor and the General Assembly detailing the
process of implementation and the cost savings of switching to a
single network.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:45 am