House Bill No. [insert number] aims to revise laws related to information technology capital projects in Montana, appropriating funds for various IT initiatives for the biennium ending June 30, 2027. The bill includes new definitions for terms such as "chief information officer," "information technology resource," and "information technology capital project." It establishes a framework for the approval of business application systems, requiring plans to be sanctioned by the chief information officer, which must address security measures and data sharing considerations. The bill also outlines specific appropriations for various departments, including the Department of Administration, Department of Corrections, and the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education, among others.

Additionally, the bill mandates a transfer of $39,702,846 from the general fund to the long-range information technology program account, with a revised total of $38,702,846. It includes provisions for severability, ensuring that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining valid sections will still be enforceable. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Notable changes in appropriations include a decrease in funding for the Department of Administration from $22,653,700 to $21,753,700, and adjustments to other project costs across various departments.