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Senate approves $750,000 one‑time funding for a 'Citizens Portal' to centralize state services
Summary
Senators passed SB159 to authorize the creation of a 'Citizens Portal'—a single online access point for state services—carrying a one‑time fiscal note of $750,000; sponsor described it as an initial pilot to demonstrate capability and user dashboards.
Senator Anderegg presented Senate Bill 159, describing it as the authorization to create a single "Citizens Portal" to consolidate state services and interactions in one place.
"This will be a 1‑stop shop for all of their interaction with services at the state level," the sponsor said, describing the portal as a demonstration project that will target about five initial items and carry a one‑time fiscal note of $750,000.
The sponsor said the portal is intended to show quick wins and to return to caucus with demonstrations of dashboard capabilities. He framed the proposal as a step toward modernization: "I think this is a huge step to get us into the 21st century," he said.
There were no floor questions recorded and the chamber moved SB159 to the House after a roll-call that recorded 22 yeas, 0 nays, 7 absent.
What happens next: SB159 passed the Senate and will be transmitted to the House; sponsors indicated they will present portal capabilities to caucus and continue design work with state IT staff and fiscal managers.
