H.R. 78 Summary

• Requests the Information Technology Steering Committee to develop a State Information Technology Strategic Plan that includes data goals and objectives.

• Directs the committee to consider model legislation from other states and best practices to establish a State of Hawaii data strategy for inclusion in the plan.

• Requires consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, Office of Enterprise Technology Services, Office of Information Practices, and other relevant departments during plan development.

• Mandates submission of the State Information Technology Strategic Plan with data goals, objectives, and recommendations (including any proposed legislation) to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2019 Regular Session convening.

• Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Comptroller, Chief Information Officer, and Director of the Office of Information Practices.