#vetoes

The measures Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green sent back to state lawmakers included bills relating to issues such as the state water code, the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, special purpose digital currency licensure, certification of documents and more.

Gov. Neil Abercrombie has changed his mind about vetoing several bills with Big Island connections.

Citing the need to protect the Kona coffee brand, Gov. Neil Abercrombie plans to veto a bill removing mandatory coffee inspections as well as 18 other measures.