Requires the IMC, as part of the nonvisual access standards, to develop a technology access clause that may be used in contracts for procuring information technology. Requires the IMC to consult with state agencies and representatives of blind or visually impaired individuals in developing the nonvisual access standards and the technology access clause. Requires the commission to evaluate the nonvisual access standards and the written plans for implementation developed by the state agencies and to report to the business affairs and labor committees of the house and senate and the joint budget committee on or before January 1, 2003. Provides that such report shall include any recommendations for legislation concerning the nonvisual access standards. States that nothing in this act shall require the installation of software or peripheral devices used for nonvisual access that would fundamentally alter an agency's program or create an undue burden.
Capital letters indicate new material to be added to existing statute.
Dashes through the words indicate material to be deleted from existing statute. Nonvisual access standards. Commission's purposes, powers, and duties. The purposes of the commission on information management are to 3 oversee strategic planning and set policy for the state's information 4 systems and to assure continuity in planning and controlling the state's 5 investment in information systems.