Informing the Legislature that on May 19, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB990 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 080).

This bill appropriates $4,475,238.39 from Hawaii's general revenues to pay specific court-ordered settlements and judgments against the state for claims involving individuals and entities. It covers amounts owed for issues like overpaid taxes, refunds, and other liabilities, including $442,504.75 to Maui Kupono Builders, LLC, $152,665.39 to the same entity for a separate claim, and $2,645,000 to the Department of Education for multiple cases. The bill does not create new policy but allocates existing funds to fulfill legally binding obligations from prior court rulings or settlements.