Informing the Legislature that on May 16, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB412 HD1 SD2 (ACT 063).

This bill (HB412) expands Hawaii's lobbying law to require disclosure of communications about government contract decisions with high-level officials. It adds new provisions making contracts voidable if entered in violation of lobbying rules and creates a presumption that individuals lobbying for private organizations are compensated for those efforts. The law directly affects lobbyists, government contractors, and agencies involved in procurement, requiring greater transparency in communications related to contract awards. It takes effect January 1, 2027.