Informing the Legislature that on March 12, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1440 HD1 (ACT 001).

This bill (HB1440 HD1) is a funding measure that allocates $12.48 million to the Hawaii Senate and $17.04 million to the House of Representatives for their 2024-2025 operations. It directly affects legislative staff, committees, and support agencies by covering session expenses, the legislative information system (including software/hardware), and public broadcasting of proceedings. The funds are designated for activities through June 30, 2026, including the 2025 legislative session and interim committee work. As a procedural appropriations bill, it does not create new policy but ensures operational funding for the legislature’s core functions.