Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR27

Introduced
3/8/22  
Refer
3/11/22  
Report Pass
4/5/22  
Engrossed
4/6/22  
Refer
4/7/22  
Report Pass
4/18/22  
Refer
4/18/22  
Report Pass
4/22/22  

Caption

Requesting The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Development Of A Statewide Interagency System For Filing And Maintaining Documents Required Of Individuals And Organizations Accessing Government Services Online.

Impact

The proposed interagency system is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of government operations by reducing redundant reporting and improving coordination of services. It aims to address broader concerns associated with privacy and security in handling personal information required for accessing various services. This system could particularly benefit high-impact areas such as taxation, regulatory compliance, and government assistance programs, thus transforming how constituents interact with state services.

Summary

SCR27, introduced in the Thirty-first Legislature of Hawaii, calls for the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to conduct a feasibility study aimed at developing a statewide interagency system. This system would streamline the filing and maintenance of documents necessary for individuals and organizations accessing government services online. The impetus for this bill was driven by the increased reliance on online service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing issues related to inefficiencies and user frustration due to redundant document submissions across various programs.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SCR27 seems generally supportive among legislators, given its focus on enhancing governmental efficiency and user experience. The notion of a centralized system appears favorable, especially in light of modern needs exacerbated by pandemic-related challenges. The discussions emphasize a forward-thinking approach to state governance and service interactions with the public, aligning well with trends toward digital transformation.

Contention

However, there may also be underlying concerns regarding the potential challenges associated with implementing such a system, including issues related to data privacy, security risks, and the logistical implications of consolidating various agencies' processes into a unified framework. The effectiveness of similar existing systems, such as those used by the Judiciary, indicates potential success, but there may be public skepticism about scalability and integration across different state departments.

Companion Bills

HI SR21

Same As Requesting The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Development Of A Statewide Interagency System For Filing And Maintaining Documents Required Of Individuals And Organizations Accessing Government Services Online.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR152

Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.

HI SB2287

Relating To The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services.

HI SCR83

Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.

HI HR131

Urging The Hawaii Tourism Authority, In Consultation With The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services, To Conduct A Study On The Social And Safety Impacts Of Geotagging.

HI SCR76

Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.

HI SCR184

Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.

HI SR69

Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.

HI SCR165

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.

HI HCR165

Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of For-profit, Non-profit, And Government Organizations In Hawaii That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.

HI SR63

Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.

Similar Bills

HI SR21

Requesting The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Development Of A Statewide Interagency System For Filing And Maintaining Documents Required Of Individuals And Organizations Accessing Government Services Online.

HI HB2108

Related To Electronic Information Technology.

HI SB2782

Related To Electronic Information Technology.

OK SB1269

Military Department; allowing Military Department to purchase IT equipment without approval from OMES. Effective date.

OK SB1361

State government; granting certain agencies certain exemption; granting powers and duties. Effective date.

OK HB1784

Public finance; creating the Information Services Agency; making Information Services Division a separate and distinct agency; modifying references to Division; effective date.

OK HB1784

Public finance; creating the Information Services Agency; making Information Services Division a separate and distinct agency; modifying references to Division; effective date.

CA SB656

Small business: small business liaison.