Informing the Legislature that on May 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3144 SD1 HD2 (ACT 041).

This bill, signed into law as Act 041, amends Hawaii's occupational safety and health statutes to update definitions and strengthen enforcement powers. It removes the specific legal definitions for "hoisting machine" and "hoisting machine operator," while simultaneously granting the state department the authority to issue emergency temporary safety standards without a public hearing if workers face immediate danger. The legislation also clarifies the process for employers to request variances from safety rules and allows the department to extend compliance deadlines for those who cannot meet standards immediately. These changes directly affect employers, employees, and the state agency responsible for workplace safety regulations.