Senate Bill 941 establishes a joint legislative committee called the Data Efficiency Study Steering Committee, tasked with conducting a comprehensive study of interagency data sharing practices within Wisconsin state government. The committee will consist of appointed members from both the Assembly and Senate, as well as representatives from the Department of Revenue and the Department of Administration. The committee will contract a qualified nonstate firm to assess existing frameworks, identify barriers to data sharing, review best practices from other states, and recommend actionable steps to enhance data management and analytics across state agencies.

The bill mandates that the steering committee submit a report by December 31, 2026, detailing the findings and recommendations from the study, including any proposed legislative or administrative actions needed for implementation. The committee will dissolve after submitting the report. The study aims to improve efficiency and collaboration in data sharing, potentially leading to the establishment of a centralized data office or the designation of a chief data officer within state government.