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GM 1169

Informing the Legislature that on May 19, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB984 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 069).

2025 Regular Session

Governor signed HB984 into law as Act 069 on May 19, 2025, following multiple legislative amendments, formally establishing new Hawaii statute.

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Bill Summary · GM 1169

Legislative bill overview

This is a notification document informing the Hawaii Legislature that Governor signed HB984 HD2 SD1 CD1 into law on May 19, 2025, designating it as Act 069. The bill itself underwent multiple amendments (House Draft 2, Senate Draft 1, Conference Draft 1) before final passage and gubernatorial signature.

Why is this important

This type of notification is a formal legislative record-keeping function that officially documents when bills become law. It serves as the official record that Act 069 is now binding law in Hawaii, which affects the state's legal code and any regulatory implementations tied to the measure.

Potential points of contention

  • The actual substance of HB984/Act 069 cannot be assessed from this notification alone—the document only confirms its passage, not what it does
  • Multiple amendments (HD2, SD1, CD1) suggest the bill was significantly modified during the legislative process, which may indicate compromise or contentious negotiations
  • Without knowing the bill's content, stakeholders who opposed earlier versions cannot be identified or assessed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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