Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1378 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 131).

This bill establishes a new Performing Arts Grants Program under Hawaii's State Foundation on Culture and Arts to support theater, music, dance, and other live performances. It creates a dedicated Performing Arts Grants Special Fund, funded by legislative appropriations, foundation revenue, and donations, to cover event coordination, promotion, and execution. The law clarifies the Foundation's role in managing these programs and requires annual reports to the legislature detailing grant awards and event outcomes. The bill amends existing funding mechanisms for the state art museum and adjusts transfer amounts into the works of art special fund.