SSB 1160: SSB 1160

What it does

_____ the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly. This bill establishes the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science and technology. The bill requires the center to conduct and sponsor research and activities that enable persons to develop strategies to counter cybersecurity threats and mitigate the damage resulting from a cybersecurity attack. The bill provides that the center shall be available to businesses, state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, students, and educators, and shall support cybersecurity training exercises, case studies, student events and competitions, training exercises for educators, and cybersecurity workforce development.

Senate subcommittee · named February 15, 2023

• Sen. Chris Cournoyer (R)
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Taylor (R) · jeff.taylor@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 0 against

For: Ames Regional Economic Alliance; Iowa Association of Water Agencies; Iowa Rural Water Association; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Technology Association of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 15, 2023Filed in the Senate and sent to the Technology committee
2. February 15, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Cournoyer, Knox, Taylor and J
3. February 22, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 23, 2023Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 402