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We finally know the fate of all the legislation passed in the 2022 Legislative Session -- the governor vetoed 28 of the 30 bills he considered vetoing, signed others into law, and left 6 to become law without signature. The Reports and Lists page of the Legislature's website has been updated -- scroll down to "Governor's Actions" for the lists.... Read More It’s a Wrap! Results of the 2022 Regular Session...
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...
We can finally wrap up the 2020 Regular Session! Find the bills the governor signed, vetoed, and the three still "pending" that became law without his signature (HB361, HB2744, SB2486). Just go to the Reports and Lists page on the Legislature's website and scroll down to the bottom section. You'll find the lists (acts, vetoes, pending) there. Read More 2020 Session is a Wrap!...
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...
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...
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...