Informing the Legislature that on May 15, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1065 HD1 SD1 (ACT 056).

This notification (GM 1156) informs the legislature that Governor Green signed HB1065 into law on May 15, 2025. HB1065 establishes the Hawaii Early Childhood Educator Special Fund within the state treasury to manage stipend payments for early childhood educators. It redirects repayments from stipend recipients (who received funds under prior law) into this new fund, replacing the previous funding mechanism. The fund will specifically support the state's early childhood educator stipend program, which helps educators in childcare and early learning roles. The bill took effect upon the governor's approval.