Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2250 HD2 SD2 (ACT 029).

This bill directs the State of Hawaii to use general revenues to pay specific legal judgments, settlements, and tax-related claims against the state, its officers, or its employees. It allocates a total of approximately $4.5 million to satisfy these liabilities across various state departments, including the Attorney General, Agriculture, Corrections, and Education. The legislation specifically lists individual claimants and organizations along with the exact dollar amounts owed to each party. By authorizing these payments, the bill ensures that the state fulfills its financial obligations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.