Informing the Legislature that on June 25, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1159 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 211).

HB1159 establishes a working group within Hawaii's Department of Transportation to address emergency evacuation procedures for commercial harbors. The group will review current laws, assess whether harbor space can accommodate all vessels during evacuations, and evaluate penalties for non-compliance. It includes state transportation committee chairs, the Coast Guard captain of the port, and representatives from harbor users like shipping companies, fishing associations, and cruise lines. The working group must submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature by 2027 and will dissolve on June 30, 2027.