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This bill establishes a data sharing and governance working group within the office of enterprise technology services to address data coordination challenges in Hawaii. The working group, led by the chief data officer, will include representatives from various state agencies, the judiciary, education, and two members each from nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Its primary responsibilities include reviewing current data sharing capabilities, identifying gaps in cross-departmental data collection, and recommending a comprehensive governance structure to improve data sharing across state agencies. The group will focus on addressing specific challenges such as tracking high school graduates' workforce outcomes, improving unemployment compensation data, and creating more transparent and accessible data systems. The working group will also form advisory groups with diverse stakeholders including students, labor organizations, researchers, and equity advocates to ensure comprehensive input. Members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and they are required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature before each regular legislative session. The bill is motivated by Hawaii's ongoing affordability crisis and the need for better data integration to support policy-making, with the ultimate goal of improving understanding of workforce development, education outcomes, and economic challenges facing the state.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=665&year=2026