Informing the Legislature that on June 21, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2287 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 082).

This bill establishes the Office of Enterprise Technology Services within the Department of Accounting and General Services to centralize and improve technology management across the state of Hawaii. The new office will be led by a full-time Chief Information Officer appointed by the Governor, who will oversee statewide IT governance, strategic planning, and the adoption of uniform technology standards. Key provisions include coordinating IT budgets and procurement for all executive branch agencies, providing centralized computer services to improve government efficiency, and reporting annually to the Governor and Legislature on the state's technology progress. Additionally, the bill creates an Information Technology Steering Committee to assist the Chief Information Officer in these efforts.