URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 7 co-sponsors

SCR 135 urges state departments to partner with the Office of Wellness and Resilience for secure data sharing, enhancing public health and community well-being.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 740).

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Bill Overview

Bill Number: SCR 135
Title: Urging All State Departments to Partner with the Office of Wellness and Resilience for Secure and Appropriate Data Sharing Agreements
Status: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 740)
Introduced: March 07, 2025
Classification: Concurrent Resolution
Subject: Data Sharing Agreements, Office of Wellness and Resilience, State Departments

Purpose and Intent

SCR 135 aims to encourage collaboration among state departments and the Office of Wellness and Resilience (OWR) to establish secure and appropriate data sharing agreements. The resolution emphasizes the importance of data sharing in enhancing public health initiatives and improving the overall well-being of the community.

Key Provisions

Partnership Encouragement: The resolution urges all state departments to actively engage with the OWR to develop data sharing agreements that are secure and appropriate for public health purposes.

Focus on Wellness and Resilience: The bill highlights the role of data in supporting wellness initiatives and resilience-building strategies across various state departments.

Implementation of Best Practices: It encourages the adoption of best practices in data management and sharing to ensure privacy and security while maximizing the utility of shared data.

Impact

State Departments: All state departments will be affected as they are encouraged to collaborate with the OWR, potentially leading to improved data-driven decision-making in public health and wellness initiatives.

Public Health Outcomes: The resolution aims to enhance public health outcomes by facilitating better access to data that can inform health policies and programs.

Community Benefits: Ultimately, the resolution seeks to benefit the community by promoting a more integrated approach to health and wellness through effective data sharing.

Legislative Timeline

March 07, 2025: Bill offered.

March 12, 2025: Referred to the Government Operations Committee (GVO).

March 19, 2025: Added to public hearing schedule.

March 25, 2025: Deferred for further discussion.

March 27, 2025: Recommended for passage with amendments by GVO.

April 04, 2025: Referred to the Labor and Employment Committee (LAB).

April 11, 2025: LAB recommended the measure be passed, unamended.

April 15, 2025: Adopted by the House and transmitted to the Senate.

April 16, 2025: Resolution adopted in final form.

Related Legislation

SR 114: This is a companion resolution that aligns with the objectives of SCR 135, further emphasizing the importance of data sharing for public health.

In summary, SCR 135 is a legislative effort to foster collaboration between state departments and the Office of Wellness and Resilience, aiming to enhance public health through secure and effective data sharing practices.

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