Report Title:

Chief information officer; position

 

Description:

Establishes the position of chief information officer within the office of the governor on a special and temporary basis. (HB616 HD1)

 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

616

TWENTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2001

H.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that government agencies have not developed information technology in an enterprise-wide approach to maximize available resources. In order for the state government to better utilize current information technology so the Hawaii's economy can obtain efficient public services, a chief information officer, reporting to the governor, is needed.

The legislature further finds that there is a critical difference between the day-to-day operations of the state's information and telecommunications production centers and the policy setting function. A successful information technology policy function will be strategic rather than operational. A chief information officer will scan the available new technologies; set policies for new investment in data management systems, networks, desktop devises, and software that maximize inter-operability between department data systems, and promote consolidation of enterprise-wide functions for greater efficiency of effort.

The purpose of this Act is to establish a chief information officer and information technology policy function within the office of the governor. The chief information officer will work closely with the governor's special advisor for technology development. The chief information officer will establish and enforce policy for the State's electronic data management systems, including setting standards for new purchases, reviewing and approving major investments in new hardware, software, and technical advisory services. The chief information officer will advocate for technology training for the state workforce, and better use of existing resources and additional resources for new data management technologies. The chief information officer will not be involved with the operations of the State's data management systems, which will remain under the direction of the departments and attached agencies of the State.

SECTION 2. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding three new sections to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§ - Chief information officer. There is established within the office of the governor, a chief information officer, to be appointed by the governor without regard to chapter 76. The chief information officer shall be a member of the state employees' retirement system and shall be eligible to receive the benefits of any state or federal benefit program generally applicable to officers and employees of the State. The office of the governor may employ, without regard to chapter 76, and at pleasure dismiss, such persons as may be necessary for the performance of information technology policy functions and fix their compensation.

§ - Duties. (a) The duties of the chief information officer shall include:

(1) Ensuring that departments are held accountable for delivering the promised benefits of information technology expenditures;

(2) Directing efforts of separate state departments in developing and implementing a statewide strategic information technology plan;

(3) Ensuring that departments work together toward common goals, reduce redundant efforts, encourage partnering and sharing of resources among agencies;

(4) Serving as a liaison between the governor and special advisor for technology development, executive branch department directors, judiciary, counties, and legislative branch on information technology issues;

(5) Developing standards and overall technology approaches that minimize the use of customized systems;

(6) Establishing information technology policies and guidelines as new technologies arise;

(7) Assessing business processes for effectiveness before applying information technology solutions;

(8) Assisting the director of finance with the review of information technology budgets for submission to the governor;

(9) Assisting the comptroller with the review of information technology expenditures to acquire key technologies, hardware, software, and services in accordance with information technology standards;

(10) Assisting the administrator of the state procurement office in procurement of hardware, software, and services to reduce cost and ensure compatibility;

(11) Encouraging information technology training for all state workers who perform data management functions and information technology specialists; and

(12) Supporting the goals of the State's internet portal.

(b) In carrying out the duties of this section, the chief information officer may utilize the services of the information and communication systems division in the department of accounting and general services.

§ - Annual report. The chief information officer shall submit an annual report to the legislature no less than twenty days prior to the start of each regular session on such issues as the chief information officer finds significant in implementing a statewide strategic plan for information technology."

SECTION 3. In accordance with article VII, section 9, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and sections 37-91 and 37-93, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the legislature has determined that appropriations contained in this Act will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2001 to 2002 to be exceeded by $ _________, or _______ per cent. The reasons for exceeding the general fund expenditure ceiling are that the appropriations made in this Act are necessary to serve the public interest and to meet the needs provided for by this Act.

SECTION 4. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the fiscal year 2001-2002, and $500,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the fiscal year 2002-2003, for the information technology policy function.

The sums appropriated shall be expended by the office of the governor for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 5. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2020.