HB 1172: RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that the statewide longitudinal data system stores and analyzes career and technical education data it receives from all state educational systems and workforce training agencies to support research and evaluation that will improve outcomes throughout the early education to workforce pipeline.  The legislature also finds that while other state agencies are included to provide data as appropriate, the determination of whether or not data from another department is appropriate is left to the department of education, the executive office on early learning, the university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, and the department of human services.

     The legislature further finds that data currently collected by state educational systems and workforce training agencies does not include information from certain segments of Hawaii's workforce, such as those who are self-employed.  This leaves the current workforce data incomplete.  Gathering data from tax filings of those who are self-employed will provide a more accurate analysis of Hawaii's workforce.

     The purpose of this Act is to include the department of taxation in the departmental data sharing to allow for a more accurate analysis of Hawaii's workforce.

     SECTION 2.  Section 27-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:

     1.  By amending subsections (a) and (b) to read:

     "(a)  The department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate, shall share data through the statewide longitudinal data system to support research and evaluation that will improve outcomes throughout the early education to workforce pipeline.  The data to be shared shall be determined jointly by the department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate, and shall be shared no less than annually[.], provided that any data provided by the department of taxation shall also be aggregated or anonymized.

     (b)  The department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate, shall share data in a manner that safeguards the confidentiality of student education records, as defined by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and workforce data, as provided by applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations."

     2.  By amending subsections (d) and (e) to read:

     "(d)  All data shared by or with the department of human services, department of taxation, department of education, public charter school authorizers, public charter schools, executive office on early learning, and other entities as required by statute shall be subject to any state or federal laws and any administrative rule regarding privacy adopted by the department or agency that collected the data.

     (e)  The department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate, shall partner to collectively govern the statewide longitudinal data system and determine protocols to:

     (1)  Prioritize analyses and research questions that will provide information to improve educational and workforce outcomes and policies; and

     (2)  Approve requests for access to data provided by the department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

DOTAX; Data Sharing; Statewide Longitudinal Data Sharing

Description:

Adds the Department of Taxation to the list of state agencies sharing data through the statewide longitudinal data system. Allows the Department of Taxation to provide the University of Hawaii and other state agencies certain wage data.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD1)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that the statewide longitudinal data system stores and analyzes career and technical education data it receives from all state educational systems and workforce training agencies to support research and evaluation that will improve outcomes throughout the early education to workforce pipeline.  The legislature finds that while other state agencies are included to provide data as appropriate, the determination of whether or not data from another department is appropriate is left to the department of education, the executive office on early learning, the university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, and the department of human services.

     The legislature further finds that data currently collected by state educational systems and workforce training agencies does not include information from certain segments of Hawaiiꞌs workforce, such as those who are self-employed.  This leaves the current workforce data incomplete.  Gathering data from tax filings of those who are self-employed will provide a more accurate analysis of Hawaiiꞌs workforce.

     The purpose of this Act is to include the department of taxation in the departmental data sharing to allow for a more accurate analysis of Hawaiiꞌs workforce.

     SECTION 2.  Section 27-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:

     "§27-7  Departmental data sharing.  (a)  The department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate, shall share data through the statewide longitudinal data system to support research and evaluation that will improve outcomes throughout the early education to workforce pipeline.  The data to be shared shall be determined jointly by the department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate, and shall be shared no less than annually[.], provided that any data provided by the department of taxation shall also be aggregated or anonymized.

     (b)  The department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate, shall share data in a manner that safeguards the confidentiality of student education records, as defined by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and workforce data, as provided by applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

     (c)  The statewide longitudinal data system shall store and analyze career and technical education data it receives from all state educational systems and workforce training agencies pursuant to section 304A-304 to analyze the cross-agency longitudinal education and workforce outcomes of students who attempted an educational course, training program, career program, postsecondary program, or other state-supported workforce training program.  Data to be shared shall be determined jointly by the relevant agencies and shall be shared no less than annually.

     (d)  All data shared by or with the department of human services, department of taxation, department of education, public charter school authorizers, public charter schools, executive office on early learning, and other entities as required by statute shall be subject to any state or federal laws and any administrative rule regarding privacy adopted by the department or agency that collected the data.

     (e)  The department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate, shall partner to collectively govern the statewide longitudinal data system and determine protocols to:

     (1)  Prioritize analyses and research questions that will provide information to improve educational and workforce outcomes and policies; and

     (2)  Approve requests for access to data provided by the department of education, the executive office on early learning, the [University] university of Hawaii, the department of labor and industrial relations, the department of human services, the department of taxation, and other state agencies, as appropriate.

     (f)  All state agency directors shall consider sharing data for the statewide longitudinal data system."

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

DoTax; Data Sharing; Statewide Longitudinal Data Sharing

Description:

Adds the Department of Taxation to the list of state agencies sharing data through the statewide longitudinal data system. Allows the Department of Taxation to provide the University of Hawaii and other state agencies certain wage data.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  543

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 1172

      H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred H.B. No. 1172, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to:

     (1)  Include the Department of Taxation in the list of state agencies sharing data through the statewide longitudinal data system; and

     (2)  Authorize the Department of Taxation to share certain wage data with the University of Hawaii and other state agencies.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Taxation; University of Hawaiʻi System; and Hawaiʻi P-20 Partnerships for Education.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii.

     Your Committee finds that the State's current workforce data is incomplete without the data from the Department of Taxation.  Your Committee also finds that educational institutions, such as the University of Hawaii, use workforce data to determine post-graduate outcomes and labor market trends in the State.  Your Committee believes that this measure will support educational institutions in conducting more accurate and comprehensive analyses of post-graduate outcomes, which can provide further insight on programs to improve educational and workforce outcomes.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1172, H.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Labor,

STAND. COM. REP. NO.  150

Honolulu, Hawaii

                , 2025

RE:   H.B. No. 1172

      H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

     Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 1172 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO DEPARTMENTAL DATA SHARING,"

begs leave to report as follows:

     The purpose of this measure is to include the Department of Taxation to the list of state agencies sharing data through the statewide longitudinal data system.  This measure also allows the Department of Taxation to share certain wage data with the University of Hawaii and other state agencies. 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Taxation; University of Hawaiʻi System; and Hawaiʻi P-20 Partnerships for Education.  Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from one individual.  Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii.

     Your Committee finds that data currently collected by state educational systems and workforce training agencies does not include information from certain segments of the State's workforce, including those who are self-employed.  This leaves the current workforce data incomplete.  Your Committee further finds that gathering data from tax filings of those who are self‑employed, as provided by the Department of Taxation, will provide a more accurate analysis of Hawaii's workforce.  This measure will help inform better policy while ensuring safeguards for privacy and confidentiality.

     Your Committee has amended this measure by:

     (1)  Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and

     (2)  Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1172, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1172, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Labor.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,