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Hawaii Senate Bill SR82

Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR82

Introduced
3/11/22  
Refer
3/16/22  
Report Pass
4/4/22  

Caption

Urging The President Of The United States To Issue A Presidential Directive Ordering Federal Agencies To Report Disaggregated Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Data In Compliance With The Office Of Management And Budget Statistical Policy Directive No. 15.

Impact

If enacted, this resolution would have significant implications for the way federal agencies handle data about Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. It seeks to align federal data reporting with the Office of Management and Budget's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15, which aims to standardize how such demographics are categorized and reported. By fostering improved data collection practices, the resolution could pave the way for more tailored services and funding allocations that adequately address the specific needs of these communities, particularly in areas like health care and education.

Summary

Senate Resolution 82, proposed in 2022 by the Hawaii Senate, calls for the President of the United States to issue a directive requiring federal agencies to report disaggregated data specifically for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations. The impetus for this resolution is rooted in the ongoing need for accurate racial and ethnic data, which are essential for identifying disparities, enhancing civil rights compliance, and shaping effective public policy and funding decisions. The resolution draws on the recommendations from various resolutions adopted by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs over the years, emphasizing the historical demand for better data practices in relation to Native Hawaiian issues.

Conclusion

Overall, S.R. 82 is a clear manifestation of Hawaii's commitment to addressing systemic issues related to data representation of its Indigenous populations. The resolution underscores not only the significance of accurate demographic data but also the necessity for policy changes that can lead to equitable resource distribution. As it calls for the engagement of multiple federal and state agencies, the resolution exemplifies a collaborative approach to addressing long-standing disparities affecting Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

Contention

However, the success of the resolution hinges on the federal government's willingness to comply. Historically, many federal agencies have grouped Native Hawaiians with other Pacific Islanders without providing separate data, which has masked the unique challenges faced by Native Hawaiians. The resolution urges a shift in this paradigm, but concerns remain regarding potential resistance from federal entities accustomed to existing reporting structures. The legislative push is a reflection of broader advocacy for better data governance and recognition of cultural diversity within demographic data collection.

Latest HI SR82 Activity

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Companion Bills

HI SCR92

Same As Urging The President Of The United States To Issue A Presidential Directive Ordering Federal Agencies To Report Disaggregated Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Data In Compliance With The Office Of Management And Budget Statistical Policy Directive No. 15.

Previously Filed As

HI SR150

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.

HI SCR174

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.

HI HCR130

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HR111

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI SR66

Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.

HI HR225

Recognizing The Achievements Of Khi Lewis As President And Chief Executive Officer Of The Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement.

HI SR69

Urging The Office Of Enterprise Technology Services To Improve The State Of Hawaii's Open Data Portal By Increasing And Expanding The Data Sets Available On The Open Data Portal, Centralizing All Open Data Sets Of All State Departments Onto The Open Data Portal, And Continually Updating The Data Sets For Accuracy And Recency Of Publicly Accessible Data.

HI SCR79

Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.

HI HCR5

Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.

HI HR1

Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.

Similar Bills

HI SCR92

Urging The President Of The United States To Issue A Presidential Directive Ordering Federal Agencies To Report Disaggregated Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Data In Compliance With The Office Of Management And Budget Statistical Policy Directive No. 15.

HI SB811

Relating To Demographic Data.

HI SR112

Urging The Department Of Health To Employ The Team 6b Contact Tracing Team As Permanent Staff And Hire Other Members From The Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Communities In An Effort To Address The Health Inequities That Exist And Create Better Access To Culturally Relevant Programs For Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders.

HI SCR127

Urging The Department Of Health To Employ The Team 6b Contact Tracing Team As Permanent Staff And Hire Other Members From The Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Communities In An Effort To Address The Health Inequities That Exist And Create Better Access To Culturally Relevant Programs For Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders.

HI HCR89

Urging The Department Of Health To Employ The Team 6b Contact Tracing Team As Permanent Staff And Hire Other Members From The Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Communities In An Effort To Address The Health Inequities That Exist And Create Better Access To Culturally Relevant Programs For Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders.

HI HR83

Urging The Department Of Health To Employ The Team 6b Contact Tracing Team As Permanent Staff And Hire Other Members From The Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Communities In An Effort To Address The Health Inequities That Exist And Create Better Access To Culturally Relevant Programs For Native Hawaiians And Pacific Islanders.

CA AB943

Corrections: population data.

HI SR150

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.