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Wondering what happens next for the hundreds of bills on the Governor's desk? Wondering when you'll know whether the bill becomes law? You may have to wait -- we may not know the fate of some of them until July 11, 2023! If a bill introduced during the 2023 Regular Session did not pass out of the Legislature, it carries... Read More Next Step for Bills That Passed Legislature...
Both chambers will reconvene in special sessions tomorrow, 7/8/2021, at 3p. There are three vetoed bills which the legislature AMENDED yesterday to meet the governor's objections (HB54, SB639, SB807). These amended bills are slated to be voted on tomorrow. If any of them passes by a majority in both chambers, it then goes off to the governor. He will have... Read More Amending a Vetoed Bill, Part 2...
It looks like the legislature will be reconvening on Tuesday, July 6, to consider the governor's vetoes. The convene times and Orders of the Day haven't been posted yet, but once they are you should see a Special Session link on the legislature's homepage (capitol.hawaii.gov) that will bring you to all the documents. You'll be able to watch the proceedings... Read More Reconvening to Consider Vetoed Bills...
Wait! The legislature has the option to AMEND a vetoed bill?! Yes, though it's rarely done, the legislature has the option of convening prior to noon on the 45th day (this year, that's July 6th) and amending a vetoed bill to meet the governor's objections. The amended bill must pass one reading (vote) in the House and the Senate and... Read More Amending a Vetoed Bill...
The Governor has until Monday, June 21st (that’s 35 days after adjournment sine die, not counting weekends or holidays) to provide the Legislature with his intent-to-veto list. If a bill in the Governor’s possession is NOT on the list, we know it will become law with or without his signature. [If a bill is neither signed nor vetoed by July... Read More Intent-to-Veto Deadline Quickly Approaching...
The governor has a deadline coming up! Tuesday, September 15th, is the deadline for him to decide which of the bills in his possession he should sign, let become law, or veto. (For any bill enacted, the date that it goes into effect as law can be found in its last section.) Have an opinion? Contact the governor! (808) 586-0034... Read More Deadline for 2020 Bills...
The legislature's lawmaking work for the 2020 regular legislative session is complete but the process isn't over. The ball is now in the governor's court, and he has to take action by specific deadlines. If you want to know what those deadlines are, we've got you covered. Our handy guide is available on the "Current Legislature" page of the website:... Read More Governor’s Timeline...
The Governor has vetoed 18 bills -- check out his statements of objection by clicking on the GM (Governor's Message) links in this report: Vetoed Bills. Read More 18 Bills Vetoed – Fail to Become Law...
It should be posted in the next few days -- the Governor has until Monday, June 25th (that's 35 days after adjournment sine die, not counting weekends or holidays) to provide the Legislature with his intent-to-veto list. A bill ON the list won't definitely be vetoed, but if a bill in Governor's possession is NOT on the list, we know... Read More Keep your eye out for the list of bills the Governor may veto...
Another legislative session has ended! Next year a new Legislature (30th Legislature) will convene a new biennial legislative session (2019-2020) on January 16, 2019. For those interested in the Governor's deadlines to take action on bills passed by the Legislature, here is the breakdown: If the Governor signs the bill by July 10, 2018 (the 45th day after adjournment sine... Read More Now it’s on to the Governor…...