#Bills
253 bills signed into law by Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green has enacted 253 of the 260 bills passed during the 2024 legislative session.
Poll results: Legalizing cannabis gets most individual votes for what bills Hawai‘i lawmakers should have passed but didn’t
Senate Bills 3335 and 2487, relating to the legalization of recreational marijuana and expanding marijuana decriminalization, respectively, received 537 votes, or 43% of the total 1,236 cast.
House bill funding invasive parakeet removal on Kaua‘i draws widespread support
House Bill No. 2329 allocates $150,000 to establish a one-year pilot program to reduce the population of rose-ringed parakeets on the Garden Isle.
Senate Passes Several Bills on Final Reading
The Senate passed several bills Tuesday, including the budget bill, industrial hemp pilot project, water rights, and TAT.
Foam Food Container Bills to be Heard Tuesday
Margaret Wille’s bill seeks a total ban on polystyrene food containers, while Greggor Ilagan wants to see increased public education on the foam product instead of a ban.
Over 100 Senate Bills Passed by House on Second Crossover
Both the House and Senate have until Thursday to pass on third readings any of the remaining bills.
Over 265 Bills Forwarded by Senate to House
Among the bills passed were a number of measures that strategically address housing and homelessness, one of the major issues of the Legislative Program.
Bill Related to Sex Trafficking Officially Vetoed
Governor David Ige officially vetoed eight bills on Tuesday, including one relating to sex trafficking.
Ige Signs Manufacturing, Medical Amnesty, Farm-to-School Bills
Governor David Ige signed four bills into law Tuesday, covering manufacturing and technology, medical amnesty for overdoses, and the farm-to-school program.
Ige Signs Business, Health, Education Bills
Governor David Ige signed five bills into law Thursday morning.
Governor Ige Signs OHA Packet Bills
Governor David Ige signed HB207, HB209, and SB1166 Tuesday. HB207 pertains to OHA-administered Native Hawaiian custom and rights courses.
Gov. Ige Announces Veto Plans
Governor David Ige plans to veto eights bills, as announced Monday afternoon.
100 Percent Renewable Energy Focus of New Law
Governor David Ige signed four energy bills into law Monday, including one that sets a 100 percent renewable energy goal in the power sector.
Over 160 Legislative Bills Passed in Final Reading
The State Senate and House of Representatives passed over 160 bills Tuesday during its final read through. Now, the bills will be sent for governor approval.
