The DC Code: § 1-301.44b Legislative branch information technology acquisition.

a

A legislative branch agency may invest in, acquire, use, and manage, independent of the Executive branch, information technology and telecommunications systems and resources, including hardware, software, and contract services.

b

A legislative branch agency may, independent of the Executive branch, establish, acquire, maintain, and manage electronic mail messaging systems and services, internet access services, and information technology security systems and services.

Historical and Statutory

Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-171 made a technical amendment to the enacting clause of D.C. Law 18-111, § 1101, that did not change the text of this section. Emergency Act Amendments For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1101 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1101 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345). Legislative History of Laws For Law 18-111, see notes following § 1-301.181. For history of Law 19-171, see notes under § 1-125. DC CODE § 1-301.44b Current through December 11, 2012

Credits

(July 24, 1982, D.C. Law 4-127, § 2b, as added Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18- 111, § 1101, 57 DCR 181; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 6, 59 DCR 6190.)