SB 515: Local government: collection of demographic data.

This bill requires cities, counties, and city-counties to collect demographic data on the ancestry or ethnic origin of persons hired for employment, starting January 1, 2027. The data should include additional categories for specified black or African American groups. The bill aims to address a matter of statewide concern and apply to all cities, including charter cities. The state will be responsible for reimbursing local agencies and school districts for costs mandated by the bill.