Bill > H4642

This bill provides for capital investments in information technology, data, and cybersecurity for Massachusetts state programs, services, and infrastructure, with funding available through December 31, 2030, and authorizes up to $1,235,000,000 in bonds. * The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security receives $1.2 billion for various IT and cybersecurity initiatives, including improvements to public services, technology infrastructure, and risk mitigation. Federal reimbursements for these projects can be retained and used for project purposes without further appropriation. * The Executive Office for Administration and Finance receives $55 million for artificial intelligence and machine learning systems for state agencies and a competitive grant program for municipalities and tribal governments to build fiber broadband infrastructure. * Various governmental agencies, authorities, and institutions receive $150 million for capital funding to address information system threats, manage risk, and improve technology infrastructure resilience. * The Department of Revenue receives $25 million for grants to carry out the community compact information technology grant program. * The House of Representatives receives $5 million for necessary information technology upgrades. * A new Information Technology Federal Reimbursement Fund is established to receive and expend federal reimbursements for IT projects related to health and human services, with funds not reverting at the end of the fiscal year. * The bill authorizes the issuance of bonds totaling $1,055,000,000 for IT and cybersecurity improvements, payable by June 30, 2039, and an additional $180,000,000 for Section 2C purposes, payable by June 30, 2059.