TECHNOLOGY LAW

SS/SCS/HCS/HB 1094 - Requires the Commissioner of the Office of Administration to develop and implement a statewide system or contact with any third party to allow all state agencies and departments to accept electronic payments.
 Allows a county health center to make payments approved by its board of health center trustees through an electronic funds transfer system.
 Creates the Missouri Revolving Information Trust Fund to contain moneys transferred to the Office of Administration by any state agency in return for information technology expenses. (Signed 7/5/12)

SCS/HCS/HB 1827 (See also SS/SCS/HB 1563) - Establishes the Missouri Electronic Prior Authorization Committee in order to facilitate, monitor, and report to the General Assembly on Missouri-based efforts to contribute to the establishment of national electronic prior authorization standards. Prior authorization generally relates to the process of obtaining prior approval from an insurer for certain services or medications. (See SS/SCS/HB 1563 under Health & Hospital Law for a more complete summary of these provisions). (Signed 7/10/12)