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GM 1231

Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1378 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 131).

2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Governor signed HB1378 into law as ACT 131 on May 29, 2025; notification resolution formalizes the enactment in legislative records.

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Bill Summary · GM 1231

Legislative bill overview

This is an informational resolution notifying the Hawaii Legislature that Governor signed HB1378 HD2 SD2 CD1 into law on May 29, 2025, designating it as ACT 131. The bill itself does not create policy but serves as an official record of the legislative enactment.

Why is this important

This notification ensures the Legislature has formal documentation of bills that have been signed into law, which is essential for maintaining accurate legislative records and ensuring transparency about which proposed legislation became actual statute. This procedural step is critical for government operations and public access to information about what laws are in effect.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of substantive content: Without access to the actual text of HB1378, the public cannot assess what policy changes ACT 131 introduces
  • Amendment trail obscurity: The multiple versions (HD2, SD2, CD1) indicate significant changes during passage, but the notification doesn't clarify what final provisions were enacted
  • Timing questions: A May 29 signing notification arriving in early 2025 raises questions about processing delays in legislative record-keeping

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

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