Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2480 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 133).

This message from the Governor informs the Hawaii Legislature that House Bill 2480 was signed into law on July 1, 2024. The new law establishes a special fund to manage fees and expenses for issuing document certifications, specifically for apostilles used in Hague Treaty countries and non-apostille certifications for other nations. It authorizes the Lieutenant Governor's office to set fees for these services and use the collected funds for operational costs like supplies and postage. The legislation also includes an initial $12,000 appropriation to support these administrative functions for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.