Informing the Legislature that on June 21, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB982 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 059).

This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on June 21, 2024, increases funding for the Department of the Attorney General's Tobacco Enforcement Unit in Hawaii. It directly affects the state's tobacco enforcement efforts by amending two specific laws to change how money from tobacco settlements is collected and managed. The key changes raise the annual funding threshold for the unit from $350,000 to $750,000 and allow the tobacco enforcement special fund to carry over up to $750,000 at the end of each fiscal year instead of the previous $500,000 limit. These adjustments take effect on July 1, 2024, ensuring more stable and adequate resources for enforcing tobacco-related laws and the Master Settlement Agreement.