Informing the Legislature that on July 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2296 HD1 SD2 (ACT 236).

This document is a formal notification from the Governor of Hawaii to the Legislature stating that he signed House Bill 2296 into law on July 13, 2026. The bill itself, titled Act 236, amends state statutes to establish that the price of school meals must be set so that sales revenue covers at least one-quarter of the cost of preparing those meals. It also allows for annual price adjustments based on previous costs and requires the department to offer lower rates or free meals to children based on economic need. Additionally, the law includes a provision allowing the governor to modify specific rules if necessary to avoid jeopardizing federal funding, with such changes subject to legislative review.