Final
Joint Computer Management Committee

COMMITTEE ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Votes:
Action Taken:
Approve recommendations of the Joint Legislative CPASS


08:39 AM -- Discussion of Recommendations from the Joint Legislative Computer Management Committee

Senator Hagedorn discussed the recent meetings of the Joint Legislative Computer Management Committee. A letter from Senator Hagedorn outlining the committee's recommendations was presented (Attachment B). Senator Hagedorn discussed a recent survey of legislators and lobbyists regarding wireless connectivity in the Capitol and said that the survey indicated interest in wireless access for the public. The committee's survey also showed that responders were unwilling to pay more than $25 per month for wireless access. The committee is requesting that the Executive Committee authorize the Legislative Management Team and the Legislative Information Services staff to prepare a request for proposals for a public wireless system, with a goal of having it installed for the 2006 legislative session. The committee is recommending that the proposal go forward with the intention that no state resources be used for construction of a system. Senator Hagedorn responded to questions about the potential cost of a system and said that any estimate would have to be based on what individuals currently pay.


08:43 AM

Senator Gordon confirmed with Senator Hagedorn that any charges for public wireless access would be used to cover costs, and not to make a profit. Senator Hagedorn discussed the manner in which many businesses provide wireless access, and that some require subscription services.

BILL:Joint Computer Management Committee
TIME: 08:45:04 AM
MOVED:Fitz-Gerald
MOTION:Approve recommendations of the Joint Legislative Computer Management Committee, as presented. The motion authorized the Legislative Management Team and the Legislative Information Services Staff to solicit vendor response for the concept of a public wireless system in the Capitol, with the goal of having it installed for the 2006 legislative session and without the use of state resources. The motion passed on a 4 - 0 roll call vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Gordon
Yes
Hillman
Yes
Madden
Excused
Stengel
Yes
Romanoff
Excused
Fitz-Gerald
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS