Informing the Legislature that on June 3, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1298 HD3 SD1 CD1 (ACT 166).

This is not a legislative bill but a governor's certification (GM 1266) confirming that Governor Green signed **HB1298** into law on June 3, 2025. HB1298 establishes a **government employee housing program** through Hawaii's housing finance corporation, creating affordable rental units on state-owned land near transit sites. It prioritizes new and existing state employees (60% of units for those at or below 140% of median income), followed by county employees and the public, with former employees allowed to stay up to 12 months after leaving. The program is funded by an existing dwelling unit revolving fund and aims to retain state workers while increasing affordable housing near transit corridors.