This bill aims to revise laws concerning information technology capital projects in Montana and appropriates funds for these projects for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. It includes provisions for the acquisition, implementation, and configuration of new information technology systems, as well as promoting efficiencies in statewide networks. The bill establishes definitions for key terms such as "chief information officer," "information technology resource," and "information technology capital project." It also outlines the requirements for project plans, which must be approved by the chief information officer and the budget director before funds can be released.

Additionally, the bill appropriates specific amounts for various projects across different state departments, including the Department of Administration, Department of Corrections, and the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, among others. Notably, the total appropriated amount for the Department of Administration has been adjusted from $22,653,700 to $21,753,700, while the funding for the Judicial branch has been reduced from $1,500,000 to $1,475,000, and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's funding has decreased from $4,965,000 to $4,890,000. The bill also mandates a transfer of $38,702,846 from the general fund to the Long-Range Information Technology Program account by June 30, 2027, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.