Informing the Legislature that on June 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3007 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 174).

This bill establishes a new Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to strengthen Hawaii's cultural and arts initiatives. The office will be led by an executive director appointed by the Governor and will have the authority to hire staff and issue grants to support community-driven projects. Its primary functions include identifying best practices for integrating culture into community planning, assisting state agencies with creative improvements, and launching a partnership program to preserve cultural assets and stimulate local economic activity.