REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY DATA GOVERNANCE TASK FORCE TO ASSESS CURRENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION, PROCESSING, RETENTION, AND SHARING PROCEDURES UTILIZED BY ALL STATE AGENCIES.

This Senate Resolution requests the creation of a task force to evaluate how state agencies collect, process, store, and share demographic data. The group will specifically focus on ensuring data for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders is gathered and reported in a way that reflects their diverse backgrounds and aligns with federal standards. Members from key departments, including Health and Hawaiian Affairs, will be included to guide the assessment. The task force is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2025 before dissolving in June of that year.