Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2143 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 025).

This document is a formal notification from the Governor of Hawaii to the legislature confirming that he signed Bill SB2143 into law on May 22, 2026. The enacted law changes how the Chief Election Officer is appointed by requiring the elections commission to select the official without needing Senate approval. Additionally, the bill establishes a specific order of succession to temporarily fill the Chief Election Officer role if the position becomes vacant. The legislation also clarifies that the new rules apply only to appointments made after its effective date.