Bill > SB2523

This bill appropriates $10,000,000 from the state's general revenues to the Department of Information Technology of the City and County of Honolulu as a grant-in-aid to upgrade its driver's license and motor vehicle application systems. The bill highlights that Hawaii is unique in having its counties manage these systems, and the current system, developed in the 1970s, is outdated and difficult to maintain due to its old technology and reliance on an aging mainframe computer. Upgrading this system is expected to improve efficiency, make information more accessible to departments like motor vehicles and law enforcement, and reduce maintenance costs by transitioning to a cloud-based service. This appropriation is for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and the act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2523&year=2026