Informing the Legislature that on April 10, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1175 (ACT 010).

HB1175 (ACT 010), signed into law by Governor Green on April 10, 2025, amends Hawaii’s tax appeal procedures to align with current judicial practices. It clarifies that taxpayers or counties appealing tax decisions may file a notice of appeal within 30 days of either the initial order or the final judgment. This change resolves inconsistencies highlighted by a 2005 court case (Alford v. City and County of Honolulu) regarding appeal timelines. The bill directly affects taxpayers, counties, and tax appeal courts handling tax disputes. It updates Section 232-19 of Hawaii Revised Statutes without altering substantive tax law.