Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1377 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 119).

GM 1219 is a notification that Governor Green signed SB1377 (Act 119) into law on May 29, 2025. This bill establishes a "veterans cemeteries board" to help Hawaii's veterans cemeteries meet federal standards set by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The board, composed of state, county, and federal representatives, identifies compliance issues, develops solutions, seeks resources, and creates a statewide maintenance framework. It must report annually to the legislature and engage community stakeholders. The law directly affects county and state veterans cemetery operations across Hawaii.