States introduced approximately the same number of digital transformation bills this year as they did in 2022; however, the 2023 bills were slightly more likely to be enacted. Leia mais

In 2023, about 300 new procurement bills were introduced, compared to 154 new bills in 2022—a 100% increase from 2022. States enacted 45 bills and another 52 were passed by at least one state legislative chamber. An additional 55 were heard or passed by a committee or subcommittee. Leia mais

Digital transformation bills continued to influence state chambers across the country. More than three quarters of state legislatures considered some digital transformation legislation in 2022, ranging from remote online notarization to open data to cloud computing.  Leia mais

BSA strongly encourages policymakers to take this opportunity to modernize infrastructure and leave a legacy that will improve the lives of Americans for decades to come. By leveraging technology in the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure, federal state and local governments can help spur economic growth and job creation, incentivize domestic investment, and meet the current and future needs of the American public. Leia mais