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Adopted2025-05-22

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Plain Language Summary

This Senate resolution confirms Teena Piccione as the State Chief Information Officer and Secretary of the Department of Information Technology. The confirmation was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2025, following the standard confirmation process for this cabinet-level position.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters of this confirmation would argue that Teena Piccione has the qualifications and experience necessary to lead the state's information technology operations and manage the Department of Information Technology.
• •Confirming a qualified CIO ensures stable leadership for critical state IT systems that serve all North Carolina agencies and citizens.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents might raise concerns about Piccione's specific experience, management approach, or past decisions in technology leadership roles, though specific objections are not detailed in this resolution.
• •Some may question whether her vision aligns with the state's IT priorities or budget management practices, though the resolution itself provides no details about any such concerns.