Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR84

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
4/4/23  
Engrossed
4/5/23  

Caption

Requesting That The Chief Information Officer Review Whether All Departments, Agencies, And Offices Of The State Have Up-to-date Technology To Reduce Cyber Threats And Help Protect The State Against Cyberattacks.

Impact

SCR84 highlights recent significant cyber incidents, including notable cybersecurity breaches affecting entities not only in the U.S. but globally. By examining the current technology holdings and security measures of state offices, the resolution aims to initiate actions that could bolster Hawaii's cybersecurity framework. It also entails a requirement for departments to coordinate and assist in identifying any technological deficiencies that might expose them to cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 84 (SCR84) requests that the Chief Information Officer of Hawaii review the current technology state across all departments, agencies, and offices within the state government. This review aims to assess whether these entities possess up-to-date technology that can mitigate cyber threats and enhance the state's defense against potential cyberattacks. The need for such a review has been underscored by a rise in the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting government systems and critical infrastructure, which poses a significant risk to sensitive public data and operations.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SCR84 appears to be supportive, given the heightened awareness of cyber threats in a context where governmental bodies and infrastructure are increasingly under siege. Lawmakers recognize the necessity of up-to-date technology in equipping state services against ongoing and emerging cyber challenges. However, the degree of cooperation and the effectiveness of implementing the proposed changes may generate future discussions among stakeholders.

Contention

While the resolution itself does not appear contentious, it raises important questions regarding resource allocation and prioritization for technology upgrades. The potential recommendations and legislative proposals stemming from this review could lead to public discourse on funding, state priorities, and how best to implement cybersecurity measures without overreaching into issues of privacy and personal data management.

Companion Bills

HI SR75

Same As Requesting That The Chief Information Officer Review Whether All Departments, Agencies, And Offices Of The State Have Up-to-date Technology To Reduce Cyber Threats And Help Protect The State Against Cyberattacks.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR34

Declaring Disinformation And Digital Hate Speech As Threats To Democracy And Urging Departments And Agencies To Address These Threats.

HI HR23

Declaring Disinformation And Digital Hate Speech As Threats To Democracy And Urging Departments And Agencies To Address These Threats.

HI SCR15

Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.

HI SR7

Requesting The Department Of Health's State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Data Sharing Working Group To Accelerate And Expand The Sharing Of Real Time Health Information Among Health Care Entities And Government Agencies In The State.

HI SCR89

Requesting That The Hawaii State Energy Office And Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development Develop A Plan To Implement Waste-to-energy And Other Alternative Technology Solutions.

HI SCR162

Requesting That State And County Departments And Agencies Meet Certain Guidelines Before Passing Any Ordinance Or Rule That Restricts Subsistence Fishing.

HI SCR200

Declaring That Bullying Is A Matter Of Statewide Concern; Requesting The Department Of Education To Update Its Rules And Policies To Address Bullying; And Requesting The Hawaii State Council On Developmental Disabilities To Convene A Task Force To Address The Bullying Of Disabled Children.

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 SCR125

Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.

HI HCR179

Requesting The State Health Planning And Development Agency To Convene A Health Information Data Sharing Working Group To Collaborate And Establish The Framework And Standards For Future Health Information Data Sharing Legislation.

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MS SB2703

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HI SR75

Requesting That The Chief Information Officer Review Whether All Departments, Agencies, And Offices Of The State Have Up-to-date Technology To Reduce Cyber Threats And Help Protect The State Against Cyberattacks.

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