In his report, Somerhalder said he has received positive feedback from the agencies, many of which are anxious to move quickly on application development. He welcomed feedback from the Committee on ideas relating to the Home Page or potential applications. Items could be categorized, such as news, sports, legislation, and weather, he added. The newly designed page is loading approximately 50 percent faster than the current Idaho Home Page, he noted. Jon Eckerly, Department of Administration, said he would like to see a line explaining where the photograph was taken.
Discussion has also take place on the possibility of having the picture change periodically.
After the legislative session ends, the procedure will take place, he said. Portal Public Announcement Plans are underway for the final rollout of the new Home Page, said Farnsworth. A Governor's Press Conference is expected to be scheduled for the official announcement of the new State of Idaho Home Page. The Secretary of State's agreement with IIC is not subject to review by the Committee, noted Farnsworth. Several other SLA's are pending and will be available for review at next meeting.