CS/CS/SB 258 (Burgess) and CS/CS/HB 563 (Amesty) prohibit employees of governmental entities from downloading or accessing prohibited applications on government-issued devices. The bills also direct governmental entities to block all prohibited applications on any wireless device or network they operate. The bills direct the Department of Management Services (DMS) to compile and maintain a list of prohibited applications and publish the list on its website. Both bills clarify that these provisions do not apply to law enforcement officers if the use of these applications is necessary for public safety or to conduct an investigation. A public employer may also request a waiver from DMS to use a prohibited application. CS/CS/SB 258 passe the Senate (38-0) and is awaiting action by the House. (Taggart)