Informing the Legislature that on June 26, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2095 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 178).

This bill, known as the Judiciary Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2026, provides additional funding to the Hawaii state judiciary for the fiscal biennium spanning July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The legislation amends existing budget laws to allocate specific dollar amounts to various judicial components, including courts of appeal, five judicial circuits, and the judicial selection commission. These funds are designated for operating expenses and are subject to position ceilings that limit the number of permanent and temporary staff members the judiciary can hire during this period.