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It's the Governor's veto deadline (July 11), and he has chosen to veto 13 bills, allowing two others on his intent-to-veto list to become law without his signature. Here's a link to his press release, presenting rationale for his vetoes: governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/governors-office-news-release-governor-vetoes-aquarium-bill-vows-to-introduce-more-effective-fisheries-management-plan/ All the bills that the Governor has in his possession and has neither signed nor vetoed become law today... Read More 13 Bills Vetoed...
Here's the link to the Governor's Intent to Veto list. Read More No “Override” Special Session...
Lawmakers are clearing their calendars for a Special Session tentatively scheduled to begin August 28th to consider additional funding for Honolulu's rail transit project. This is subject to final confirmation and an agreement on proposed language of bill(s) to be discussed during the session. Please don't hesitate to call or email PAR, and we'll be happy to provide whatever information... Read More Special Session Tentatively Scheduled...
These are rough numbers, but give you an idea of how things went. Read More Here’s a visual, showing the fate of this year’s bills…...
Interested in which bills are on the Governor's Intent to Veto List? Go to the Legislature's website, capitol.hawaii.gov Click on the "Reports and Lists" button in center screen Scroll down to the "Governor's Actions" section and click on the link "Governor's Intent to Veto" The report has helpful descriptions of the bills, links to bill status sheets, and links to... Read More Governor’s Intent to Veto List...
You've got just a few days left to ask that it gets on the Governor's "Intent to Veto" list, which is due to the Legislature on Monday, June 26th. How to share your thoughts with the Governor? Click on this link: governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/comments-on-legislation. You can add your comments to the form, or attach your letter to it. Either way, it's your... Read More If There’s a Bill You’d Like to See Vetoed…...
We're almost at First Crossover -- which means successful bills must pass their Third Reading vote in their originating chamber by March 9th, in order to 'cross over' and be considered by the other chamber. On Tuesday, March 7th, there are several hundred bills that are scheduled to be voted on. The legislative broadcast project will be filming the activity... Read More Broadcasts as We Approach First Crossover...
The incredibly handy, pocket-sized Hawaii Directory of Public Officials (which lists contact information for Hawaii’s legislators) is here. And once again its publisher, the Hawaii Institute of Public Affairs (HIPA), has generously provided the Public Access Room with an ample supply for distribution to our patrons. Stop in (Room 401, State Capitol) and pick up a copy — and take a few more to distribute... Read More Handy Directories are Here!...
The 2017 Regular Session opens at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18! The session calendar has been issued, and committees and chairs named -- check out PAR's Information Sheets page for convenient lists and handouts. Read More Gearing up for the 2017 Legislative Session...