Informing the Legislature that on May 12, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1026 HD1 SD1 CD2 (ACT 029).

HB1026 provides emergency funding to cover collective bargaining costs for state employees in Hawaii during fiscal years 2023-2025. It allocates specific sums from general, special, and federal funds to pay for agreements with unions representing public employees across state departments, including education, health (Hawaii Health Systems Corporation), and other agencies. The bill ensures the state can meet its financial obligations under existing labor contracts without interruption. This funding directly affects state employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and the departments that employ them.