Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB100 SD2 (ACT 012).

This bill amends Hawaii's liquor licensing law to reduce background check requirements for certain applicants. It removes the need for criminal background checks for officers and directors of publicly-traded companies (or entities wholly owned by such companies) who aren't primary decision-makers about liquor sales. It also eliminates fingerprinting requirements for nonprofit organization leaders in counties with under 500,000 residents. These changes streamline the licensing process for these specific business types while maintaining background checks for other applicants.