Informing the Legislature that on May 12, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1027 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 030).

HB1027 appropriates specific funds from general, special, federal, and other sources to cover collective bargaining costs and salary adjustments for state employees in Hawaii during the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. It details funding amounts for state departments (including the Department of Education) to address both collective bargaining agreements and salary increases for non-bargaining employees in similar compensation plans. The bill breaks down the allocations by fiscal year and funding source to ensure proper budgeting for these employment-related expenses.