Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1035 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 047).

This document is a formal message from the Governor of Hawaii to the Legislature confirming that he signed Senate Bill 1035 into law on June 3, 2024. The bill amends state tax statutes to exempt medical and dental service providers from the general excise tax when they receive payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. This change aims to address a previous inconsistency where nonprofit hospitals were tax-exempt while individual clinics were not, thereby reducing the financial burden on healthcare providers. The text also includes additional amendments to the tax code regarding agricultural commodities, condominium associations, and maritime services, though the primary focus of the Governor's message is the healthcare provision.