Informing the Legislature that on May 27, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1396 SD3 HD3 CD2 (ACT 096).

This document is a governor's notification (GM 1196) confirming that SB 1396 (Act 096) was signed into law on May 27, 2025. The law relates to economic development by directing revenue from Hawaii's transient accommodations tax - including collections from short-term rental operators and cruise ships - to fund climate resilience and environmental protection projects. It specifically addresses gaps in tax collection (notably from cruise ships, which had 972,820 passenger port calls in 2024) to support sustainability efforts. The law integrates climate adaptation into economic planning, aiming to protect natural resources that underpin Hawaii's tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors. It does not create new taxes but ensures existing tax obligations for all providers are fully collected and applied to environmental initiatives.