Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1541 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 057).

This document is a formal notification from the Governor of Hawaii to the Legislature confirming that House Bill 1541 was signed into law on May 28, 2026. The bill amends state civil service rules to clarify which government positions are excluded from standard civil service protections. Specifically, it lists various roles that are exempt, including National Guard members, elected officials, department heads, judges, and certain court staff. Additionally, the law permits the use of contract hiring for special or unique services and allows for immediate hiring to comply with court orders without waiting for normal recruitment procedures.