Informing the Legislature that on June 21, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2395 HD1 SD2 (ACT 070).

This message from the Governor informs the Hawaii Legislature that he signed HB2395 into law on June 21, 2024. The bill amends state statutes to exempt Hawaii National Guard members from mandatory retirement system enrollment when they are ordered into active duty to provide services to the state during emergencies. While these members are exempt from enrollment based on that specific state service, the law clarifies that they can still receive credit for their military service toward retirement benefits and does not affect National Guard members who are regular state or county employees.