This bill establishes a committee tasked with studying the data sources of all entities operated by the three branches of government that are or may be made available to the public. The committee will identify the formats of these data sources and recommend legislation aimed at standardizing the types and formats of data output from various governmental entities. The committee will consist of three members from the House of Representatives and three members from the Senate, appointed by their respective leaders, and members will receive mileage compensation for their duties.

The committee's responsibilities include evaluating currently available public data, identifying potential additional data for public access, and proposing standardized data formats. It will also recommend legislation regarding the types of data departments should produce, the formats in which they should be presented, and the timelines for these outputs. The bill defines "department" as any portion of state government and clarifies that "data" encompasses various forms of information, including spreadsheets and databases. The committee is required to report its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2025, and the act will take effect upon passage.