Governor Green releases list of bills he plans to veto
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Governor Josh Green has released a list of bills he plans to veto.
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On June 6, Green informed legislative leaders and stakeholders of 19 bills passed during the 2025 legislative session of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature that he plans to veto.
Green is not required to veto every bill indicated on the Intent-to-Veto list, but cannot veto a bill that is not included.
'Let me be clear: of the 320 bills passed by the Legislature this session, 19 are on our Intent-to-Veto list,' said Governor Green. 'Our team has completed a review of every measure and the overwhelming majority of legislation will become law. Each bill on today's list is based on thorough legal and fiscal analysis, and as always, was guided by what will best serve the people of Hawai'i, protect our resources and strengthen our future.'
The list includes a measure that would allow the film tax credit to expire, as well as allowing the state to sell naming rights to facilities like the New Aloha Stadium.
The following is a full list of bills being considered for vetoes:
HB126: RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE
HB300: RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET
HB302: RELATING TO CANNABIS
HB496: RELATING TO MĀMAKI TEA
HB796: RELATING TO TAX CREDITS
HB1369: RELATING TO TAXATION
SB583: RELATING TO NAMING RIGHTS
SB589: RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB235: RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY
HB800: RELATING TO GOVERNMENT
HB958: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION
HB1296: RELATING TO THE MAJOR DISASTER FUND
SB15: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SB31: RELATING TO PROPERTY
SB38: RELATING TO HOUSING
SB66: RELATING TO HOUSING
SB104: RELATING TO CORRECTIONS
SB447: RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PILOT PROGRAM
SB1102: RELATING TO THE AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING UNIT
To date, Green has signed 200 bills into law benefiting the people and the 'āina.
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Green has until July 9 to issue final vetoes. All other bills will become law.
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