Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2516 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 140).

This bill, known as Act 140, formally codifies the duties of the Department of Accounting and General Services within the State of Hawaii. The legislation requires the department to conduct financial audits of all state agencies, manage records and fleet acquisitions, and provide centralized technology services. A key provision mandates that all new light-duty vehicles purchased for the state fleet must be zero-emission vehicles starting January 1, 2022, with a requirement for all such vehicles to be zero-emission by January 1, 2030. The law also allows for exemptions if zero-emission vehicles are deemed too expensive or unsuitable for specific purposes.