RELATING TO STATE COMPUTER LANGUAGE.

SB 1176 designates Python as the official computer language for state government use in developing or maintaining software systems. This procedural bill does not affect specific programs, employees, or the public but formally adopts Python for state IT operations. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced January 17, 2025, passed first reading January 21) and has no known implementation timeline or cost implications. It serves as a symbolic recognition of Python's role in state technology infrastructure.