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GM 1301

Informing the Legislature that on June 6, 2025, the Governor transmitted proclamations giving notice of his plan to return the following bills with objections: HB126 HD1 SD2 CD1, HB235 HD1 SD1 CD1, HB300 HD1 SD1 CD1, HB302 HD2 SD2 CD1, HB496 HD2 SD1 CD1, HB796 HD1 SD1 CD1, HB800 HD1 SD2 CD1, HB958 HD2 SD2 CD1, HB1296 HD1 SD1 CD1, HB1369 HD1 SD1 CD1, SB15 SD1 HD2 CD1, SB31 SD2 HD2 CD1, SB38 SD2 HD2 CD1, SB66 SD2 HD3 CD1, SB104 SD2 HD3 CD1, SB447 HD1 CD1, SB583 SD2 HD1 CD1, SB589 SD1 HD3 CD1, SB1102 SD2 HD2 CD1

2025 Regular Session

Governor vetoes 19 passed bills; Legislature must secure two-thirds supermajority in both chambers to override or bills become law.

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Bill Summary · GM 1301

Legislative bill overview

Bill GM 1301 is a notice to the Hawaii Legislature that the Governor has transmitted proclamations indicating his intent to veto 19 previously passed bills. The bill itself contains no legislative action but serves as formal notification of the Governor's objections to these measures, which must now return to the Legislature for potential veto override consideration.

Why is this important

This notification triggers a critical constitutional process: the Legislature now has a limited timeframe to attempt veto overrides on any of these 19 bills if they wish to preserve them into law. Without legislative action, all 19 bills will die. This represents a significant policy clash between the executive and legislative branches, affecting multiple areas of state law.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill provides no explanation of the Governor's objections, making it difficult for the public or Legislature to understand the rationale behind the vetoes without accessing the separate proclamations
  • Veto override difficulty: Overriding a gubernatorial veto requires a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers, making it procedurally challenging even if the Legislature disagrees with the vetoes
  • Unknown policy impact: Without knowing which bills address which issues (healthcare, budget, civil rights, taxation, etc.), the public cannot assess the scope of this executive action's consequences

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

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