Informing the Legislature that on May 27, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1171 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 085).

This bill (HB 1171) establishes a University of Hawaii fund to provide direct student aid during declared emergencies or disasters. It authorizes up to $3 million annually from tuition revenue for emergency student support, requiring the university to submit detailed reports to the legislature on fund usage. The law restricts these funds from being used to justify budget cuts or transferred without legislative approval, ensuring they serve public purposes like disaster-related scholarships. It directly affects UH students facing emergencies and the university's financial operations. *(Note: GM 1185 is a legislative notification of the Governor's signing of HB 1171, not the bill itself. The summary focuses on HB 1171's policy changes as described in the provided text.)*