Informing the Legislature that on May 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1678 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 037).

This bill, signed into law as Act 037, updates Hawaii statutes to clarify and standardize the rules for cumulative voting in elections for associations and condominiums. It directly affects members of these organizations by allowing them to concentrate their votes on a single candidate or distribute them among multiple candidates if their governing documents permit this method. The legislation specifies how votes are calculated, ensuring that the candidates receiving the highest number of votes are elected to the longest terms. Additionally, it confirms that directors elected through this system can be removed by members following existing legal requirements.