Bill > HB1172

This bill amends Hawaii's existing law to include the Department of Taxation in the statewide longitudinal data system, which collects and analyzes education and workforce data. The legislation aims to improve workforce analysis by incorporating tax filing information, particularly for self-employed individuals who are currently not well-represented in existing workforce data. Specifically, the bill adds the Department of Taxation to the list of agencies required to share data through the system, with the important caveat that any tax-related data must be aggregated or anonymized to protect individual privacy. The shared data will be used to support research and evaluation efforts to improve educational and workforce outcomes, and all agencies involved will jointly govern the data system, determining research priorities and approving data access requests. The bill ensures that data sharing complies with federal and state privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and will help create a more comprehensive understanding of Hawaii's workforce by including previously uncaptured employment segments. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a placeholder date).

Budget and Finance, Education, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1172&year=2026