Mississippi IT Optimization Act; enact.

SB 2653, the Mississippi IT Optimization Act, establishes a centralized program to coordinate state government IT systems. It requires all state agencies to align their technology plans with statewide standards managed by the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS), aiming to reduce duplication and improve efficiency through shared systems. Key provisions include ITS developing enterprise architecture standards, reviewing agency IT projects for compliance, maintaining a statewide application inventory, and incorporating cybersecurity requirements. The bill exempts sensitive IT documentation from public records and open meetings laws, and authorizes ITS to accept donations and develop training programs. This directly affects all state agencies and their IT operations, focusing on systematic modernization rather than new public services.