Establishes statewide standards for collecting, managing, and reporting race and ethnicity data in Hawaii.

Hawaii HB2499 aims to create a coordinated framework for collecting, managing, and reporting race and ethnicity data across state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions. The bill directs the office of enterprise technology services to develop statewide demographic data standards, in consultation with relevant agencies, that align with federal guidance while accommodating Hawaii-specific needs, survey instrument constraints, and evolving technology.

Establishes statewide standards for collecting, managing, and reporting race and ethnicity data in Hawaii.

Hawaii HB2499 aims to create a coordinated framework for collecting, managing, and reporting race and ethnicity data across state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions. The bill directs the office of enterprise technology services to develop statewide demographic data standards, in consultation with relevant agencies, that align with federal guidance while accommodating Hawaii-specific needs, survey instrument constraints, and evolving technology.