National Association of Legislative Information Technology
Legislative IT and Internet Policies
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Updated 3/15/07
Background Information
Many state legislatures have adopted policies governing the acceptable use of the Internet, e-mail, legislative websites, and computer equipment. The National Association of Legislative Information Technology has held several sessions at NALIT meetings to exchange information and policies, including an October 2000 session: Policies Revisited—E-mail, Internet Use, Equipment Use, and Monitoring. This site serves as an additional resource for examples of policies in various states. (Note: Some policies included on this site may have changed or no longer be in effect.)
Developing a PolicyIn 1997, the Center for Technology in Government at the University at Albany, State University of New York conducted A Brief Survey of Government Internet Policies to answer two questions: (1) What do state governments consider essential items to cover in an Internet policy? and (2) What kind of guidance do they give (e.g., very specific rules, guiding principles)?
Policies by StateAlaska
Alaska Legislative Internet Policy Arizona
Agreement Regarding Use of Laptop Computer Colorado
E-Mail Policy
Internet Use Policy
Home Page Policy
Delaware
Policy on Use of Personal Computers by Legislators and Authorized Personnel
Hawaii
Hawaii State Senate Caucus Website Policy
Hawaii State House Official Biographical Web Page and Caucus Website Policy
Maryland
Department of Legislative Reference Internet and E-Mail Policy Michigan
Guide to the Acceptable Use of the Michigan Compiled Laws and Michigan Legislature Online Services
Guest Wireless Access Acceptable Use Policy Minnesota
Senate Information System User Policy
House E-Mail, Internet, Computer, and Communications Technology Use Policy Nevada
Laptop Use Policy New Jersey
Computer Equipment Sign-Out Sheet
Rules and Guidelines Concerning the Legislative Use of the Internet New Mexico
Legislative Information System Notebook Loan - Agreement Form
Legislative Notebook Computer Policies and Procedures North Carolina
NCGA Internet Web Site Management North Dakota
 Policy on Personal Use of PCs by Legislators
Proposed Policy on Personal Use of PCs by Legislators (form) Utah
Agreement Regarding Use of Laptop Computer Virginia
Virginia Chamber Automation Pilot Project Policy Wisconsin
Guidelines Regarding Legislator Use of a State-Supported Web Site Wyoming
Management Council Policy (Internet Access--p. 27; Laptop Computer Policies--p. 35)
U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate Internet Services Usage Rules and Policies: Policy for Internet Services
Model Internet Use PolicyThe Information Technology Task Force of NCSL's Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee in 1997 developed a Model Policy for Appropriate Use of the Internet.
Please send any updates or additions to:
Pam Greenberg
NCSL Staff Liaison to NALIT
National Conference of State Legislatures
7700 East First Place
Denver, CO 80230
Tel: 303-364-7700
Fax: 303-364-7800
E-mail: pam.greenberg@ncsl.org NALIT Home Page
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