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 defines key terms such as "chief information officer," "information technology resource," and "information technology capital project," and establishes a framework for the approval of business application systems by the chief information officer, ensuring that security measures are in place for data management.

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, it includes a transfer of $38,702,846 from the general fund to the Long-Range Information Technology Program (LRITP) by June 30, 2027. The bill also makes several adjustments to project funding amounts, such as reducing the appropriations for the Department of Administration and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, while adding Flathead Valley Community College to the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education's projects. The effective date for the bill is set for July 1, 2025.