Informing the Legislature that on June 24, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2171 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 138).

This bill, Act 138, authorizes the University of Hawaii to operate teaching laboratories that function as active businesses for student training without being hindered by county zoning laws or special use permit requirements. The legislation defines these "enterprise-related activities" as structured, educational operations like teaching hotels or culinary centers that provide hands-on, real-world experience and are secondary to the university's primary academic mission. While the university is exempt from certain land use regulations, it must still comply with all state and county safety, building, and health codes, and any revenue generated must be used to support the university's facilities and student scholarships.