Informing the Legislature that on April 23, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1381 SD1 (ACT 026).

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to update the leadership structure for the Hawaii Air National Guard. It allows the head of the Hawaii Air National Guard to hold the rank of major general (as authorized by the U.S. Air Force), removing a previous cap at brigadier general. The bill also gives the adjutant general flexibility to assign either the chief of staff or assistant adjutant general to lead the Air National Guard, and sets pay for that position according to U.S. Air Force tables. The change directly affects the Hawaii Air National Guard's leadership roles and compensation structure.