Informing the Legislature that on July 2, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2526 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 173).

This bill, signed into law on July 2, 2024, requires the state to consolidate its information technology services to ensure critical government systems remain operational during power outages or other failures. It directs a working group to create a five-year plan that moves IT staff and functions from various executive agencies into a single central office, while excluding specific entities like the Department of Education and the University of Hawaii. The plan must detail which positions will be transferred, proposed timelines, and the infrastructure needed to maintain redundant power, cooling, and network systems. By centralizing these services, the state aims to prevent downtime and safeguard the availability of essential public services.