#Gov. Josh Green

The newly enacted laws focus on providing effective remediation for claims of construction defects and delivering essential funding to support critical nonprofit organizations impacted by federal funding reductions.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., took action on 313 of the 321 bills enrolled during the 2025 regular session of the Hawai‘i State Legislature.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed HB 320 into law on July 3, 2025, enshrining Supported Decision-Making Agreements into Hawai‘i statute for the first time.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D. has enacted legislation to solidify the global settlement for claims relating to the August 2023 Maui wildfires and to further codify the role of Hawai‘i’s first State Fire Marshal in nearly 46 years.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., on Monday signed House Bill 300 (Act 250), the Executive Biennium Budget that funds critical state operations and supports the sustainability and development of our state through capital improvement projects (CIP). 

The passage of House Bills 1483 and 550, (Acts 243 and 244, respectively) is a decisive response to the growing concerns following the tragic Āliamanu fireworks incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve and the increased environmental worries following the Maui wildfires.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., signed five bills into law on Friday, affirming the commitment to strengthening Hawaiʻi’s agricultural and economic sectors for the benefit of the ʻāina, its people and local businesses.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees today approved the immediate withdrawal of its two longstanding lawsuits concerning Maunakea, marking a pivotal shift towards collaborative stewardship and cultural preservation of the sacred mountain.

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., today announced the appointment of Dori Booth as Hawaiʻi’s new State Fire Marshal, reviving a critical public safety position that has been vacant for nearly 46 years. The original Office of the State Fire Marshal was abolished by Act 241 of the 1978 Session Laws of Hawaiʻi, with its responsibilities devolved to the counties as of July 1, 1979.

Sen. Blumenthal of Connecticut extended an invitation to Gov. Green, who will discuss his experience as a physician and public official in addressing outbreaks of infectious diseases, including response during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Kula Community Association (KCA) has formally called on Gov. Josh Green and the State of Hawaiʻi to take urgent action in advance of what is expected to be another challenging wildfire season in Upcountry Maui.

The Hawai‘i Legislature has approved $6 million in state funding over two years to support reproductive health care providers, including Planned Parenthood, amid ongoing federal threats to reproductive health care.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., heralded the Legislature’s passage of SB1396, creating the climate impact fee, or “green fee,” to help the islands to mitigate the impacts of climate change and the roughly 10 million visitors welcomed to Hawaiʻi each year.

In honor of the late Prince David Klaren Laʻamea Kaumualiʻi Kawānanakoa, Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawai‘i state flag be flown at half-staff at all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawai‘i National Guard effective immediately until sunset on Friday, May 9. Plans for a memorial service are pending.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., today announced his selections to fill three judicial vacancies. He has appointed Taryn Tomasa Gifford and Karin L. Holma to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit. Holma will fill the vacancy left by Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park and Tomasa Gifford will fill the anticipated vacancy resulting from the retirement of Judge Dean E. Ochiai this summer, pending Senate confirmation.

In his newest Judicial selection, Gov. Josh Green, M.D. has nominated Kauanoe A. D. Jackson to serve as a Circuit Court Judge in the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit (island of Hawaiʻi) for a term of 10 years. The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.

US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) met with the Maui County Council and Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green to discuss federal funding for Lahaina recovery and disaster relief programs.

Leanne Dunn, educator of Makawao Elementary School on Maui, was among the 25 Hawai‘i educators from throughout the state who were recognized for their completion of the rigorous certification program of the National Board Certified Teacher. With the latest cohort of newly certified teachers, there are now 539 in Hawai‘i who hold this designation.

Gov. Josh Green, M.D., has successfully secured key federal actions through direct engagement with the White House, advocating for Hawai‘i on critical issues affecting the community. In two resolutions, Green ensured continued federal funding for the University of Hawai‘i amid a Title VI investigation and championed the restoration of the US Army’s webpage honoring the […]