Informing the Legislature that on June 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2309 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 164).

This bill formally notifies the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed HB2309 into law on June 26, 2026, amending the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920. The amendment updates lease conditions to clarify that original lessees must be native Hawaiians at least 18 years old and specifies rules for transferring leases to qualified relatives, such as spouses, children, or siblings who are at least one-quarter Hawaiian. It also codifies restrictions on subletting and outlines the specific circumstances under which lessees may mortgage their land interests with federal approval. Ultimately, the bill serves as a procedural record confirming the enactment of these existing lease provisions rather than introducing new policy changes.