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House approves single sign‑on business database after cybersecurity questions
Summary
Second Substitute HB 96 to create a central business identity store to let firms log in once across state agencies cleared the House 69–2 after members debated security, department buy‑in and initial FTE estimates.
Representative Cutler introduced Second Substitute House Bill 96 as a pilot to create a single sign‑on business identity store so companies can "log on once" and access multiple state agency services. He said the first year would fund a prototype and likely require about two FTEs to research integration with agencies and produce an implementation plan.
Members questioned cybersecurity risks and how the central identity service would coexist with existing agency systems. Representative Hemingway asked whether centralizing identity raised a single point of failure; Cutler responded that consolidating identity reduces multiple entry points and, with proper protections, would be easier to secure and monitor. Representative Anderegg pressed on integration with existing agency databases (DWS, Tax Commission, longitudinal systems); Cutler clarified that the proposal consolidates identity information only and that agencies would retain their own data stores.
Supporters said the approach would simplify business interactions with state government and leverage existing agency systems where possible. Opponents were cautious about security and cross‑agency buy‑in.
The House voted to pass Second Substitute HB 96, with 69 yes votes and 2 no votes. The bill will be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.
