Informing the Legislature that on June 6, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1602 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 189).

This bill (SB1602, now Act 189) establishes a monitoring pilot project for Hawaii's Keauhou aquifer system. The Department of Land and Natural Resources must collect groundwater level data, salinity tests, and assess impacts on coastal ecosystems and cultural practices through monitoring wells. The project requires biannual legislative reports, public meetings, and community outreach, with $200,000 appropriated for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It directly affects groundwater management in the Keauhou aquifer area and sets a framework for potential future decisions on the system's long-term management.