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GM 1345

Informing the Legislature that on June 27, 2025, the Governor returned the following bill with specific appropriation item(s) stricken or reduced: HB300 HD1 SD1 CD1

2025 Regular Session

Governor Green's line-item vetoes in Bill GM 1345 cut funding for key state programs, impacting education, health, and public safety due to revenue and federal funding concerns.

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Bill Summary · GM 1345

Summary of Bill GM 1345

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: GM 1345
  • Title: Informing the Legislature that on June 27, 2025, the Governor returned the following bill with specific appropriation item(s) stricken or reduced: HB300 HD1 SD1 CD1
  • Status: Received
  • Introduced: June 26, 2025
  • Classification: Proclamation
  • Subject: Line Item Veto of HB300 HD1 SD1 CD1

Purpose and Intent

Bill GM 1345 serves as a formal communication from Governor Josh Green to the Hawaii State Legislature, notifying them of his line-item vetoes on House Bill No. 300 (HB300). This bill, known as the General Appropriations Act of 2025, was intended to allocate funds for the fiscal biennium 2025-2027 to support the operations and capital improvement projects of various Executive Branch agencies.

Key Provisions

The Governor's objections to specific appropriations in HB300 are based on two primary concerns:
1. Revenue Projections: A change in the Council on Revenues' general fund tax revenue projections necessitated a re-evaluation of the state's financial plan.
2. Federal Funding Uncertainty: The need to maintain flexibility in budgeting due to potential federal government cutbacks.

Specific Line Item Vetoes

The Governor vetoed or reduced several appropriations, including:
- Hawaii Technology Development Corporation: Reduced by $2,000,000 (from $4,701,795 to $2,701,795).
- Adult Mental Health - Inpatient: Reduced by $10,000,000 (from $157,045,865 to $147,045,865).
- School Support: Reduced by $45,000,000 for both fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
- University of Hawaii, Manoa: Reduced by $785,000 (from $290,419,091 to $289,634,091).
- Criminal Investigation Division: Reduced by $500,000 (from $4,113,508 to $3,613,508).
- General Administration: Reduced by $3,000,000 (from $20,894,244 to $17,894,244).
- Office of the Governor: Reduced by $150,000 (from $4,701,872 to $4,551,872).
- Revenue Collection Services: Reduced by $75,522 (from $18,528,791 to $18,453,269) and $289,478 for the following fiscal year.
- Enterprise Technology Services: Reduced by $600,000 for both fiscal years.

Impact

The line-item vetoes will directly affect the funding available to various state agencies and programs. The reductions may lead to adjustments in operational capabilities, project timelines, and service delivery in areas such as education, health, and public safety.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced on June 26, 2025, and the Governor's communication was sent on June 27, 2025.
  • The vetoes were executed under the authority granted by Section 16 of Article III of the Hawaii State Constitution, allowing the Governor to strike or reduce specific appropriations in budget bills.

Conclusion

GM 1345 represents a critical step in the budgetary process for the State of Hawaii, reflecting the Governor's efforts to ensure fiscal responsibility in light of changing revenue forecasts and potential federal funding challenges. The specific reductions outlined in the bill will necessitate careful planning and adjustments by the affected agencies.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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