#veto

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., today informed legislative leaders and stakeholders of his intent to veto 19 bills passed during the 2025 regular session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature. Green has until July 9 to issue final vetoes. All other bills will become law by July 9. 

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., issued his final veto decisions today after additional analysis and input from stakeholders. Of the 17 bills on his original Intent to Veto List, Green issued seven vetoes. He signed four bills after issuing line-item reductions, and six bills were signed into law.

Governor Josh Green, M.D., notified legislative leaders and stakeholders on Friday of his intent to veto 11 bills passed by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature during the 2023 session. 

Governor David Ige notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers on Monday of his intent to veto six measures. The Hawai‘i State Constitution requires the governor to notify the Legislature of the bills he intends to veto not later than the 35th day after adjournment, which was on Monday, Aug. 31.

Governor David Ige will veto 18 of 20 bills on his Intent to Veto list, and allow two items to become law without his signature.

Mayor Michael Victorino line-item vetoed the Maui County Council’s fiscal 2020 budget on Monday, providing a measured reduction of what he called the “council’s record-high $823.47 million spending proposal.”

Gov. David Ige has notified legislative leaders and key lawmakers of his Intent to Veto list, which includes 11 measures. The Hawai‘i State Constitution requires the governor to notify the Legislature of the Intent to Veto list no later than the 35th day after adjournment, which is June 25.

Among the vetoed items was an aquarium bill that would have prohibited the state from issuing new permits for the use of fine meshed nets and traps.

Governor Ige on Thursday night issued a statement in response to the legislative override of his earlier veto of Senate Bill 2077 relating to Maui hospitals.

The Senate today voted to override the veto of SB2077, which would provide financial help to unionized workers who may be adversely affected by the privatization of Maui’s hospitals.

Governor David Ige announced the veto of seven bills on Monday, a day ahead of Tuesday’s July 12th deadline. The bills included Senate Bill 2077 relating to the separation of benefits for Maui hospital workers facing the abolishment of their positions or workforce restructuring in the Maui Region due to the transition from a state […]

The recess will allow time to negotiate a possible settlement with the UPW in its lawsuit objecting to the transition. A final vote is expected on July 20.

One measure relating to separation of benefits for employees affected by the Maui Region hospitals transition is on Governor Ige’s intent to veto list.

About 30 farmers and residents gathered at Honomanū bridge along the Hāna Highway on Saturday in an effort to draw attention to their objection of House Bill 2501.

Governor Linda Lingle vetoed 32 bills, signed one bill into law, and allowed another six to pass without her signature. The bills were among a list of 39 Governor Linda Lingle had submitted to the Legislature as she considered possible vetoes of the items. The most controversial of the items was the veto today of […]

Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai`i (ACLU) today expressed disappointment in Governor Linda Lingle’s decision today to veto House Bill 444 that would have given same sex couples similar legal responsibilities as legally married heterosexual couples.  The two groups readied a lawsuit after the House tabled the Civil Unions bill in […]

Maui Drivers have one week to prepare for a new law that goes into effect on Tuesday banning the hands-on use of cell phones and mobile electronic devices while driving.  Bill 40 gained unanimous passage by the Maui County Council on June 18th and takes effect upon the Mayor’s signature on July 6, 2010. “As […]

Governor Linda Lingle today submitted to the State Legislature a list of 39 bills that she is considering for potential vetoes, including the controversial Civil Union Bill (HB444). Reasons given for potential vetos include significant negative impacts on the public, legal or constitutional concerns, potential unintended consequences, and technical flaws in the legislation. Any bill […]

Governor Lingle will announce today a list of bills she is considering for veto.  Today is the deadline to notify the legislature of potential vetoes, but the cut off date to take action is July 6th. Earlier this month, the Governor said she would likely take the full time allowed to consider the future of […]

Governor Linda Lingle is trying to rally support behind her efforts to veto three bills calling for tax increases.  One of the bills calls for a 28 percent hike in the hotel room tax. Anther bill calls for an increase in conveyance tax for land purchases over $2 million.  And a final bill would increase […]