By Honolulu Advertiser Government Writer Derrick DePledge
State House and Senate Democrats said yesterday it is likely they will hold a one-day veto override session July 10 and believe they have enough votes to override most of the bills on Gov. Linda Lingle’s
HONOLULU – A bill widely thought to be on Governor Linda Lingle’s potential veto list has been spared and is on its way to becoming law.Governor Lingle did not veto Senate Bill (SB) 1792, which authorizes the establishment of regional system boards under the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC). The Hawaii State Constitution states that any bills that the Governor does not veto or sign by July 10 will automatically become law on July 11.
Senator Shan S. Tsutsui was “very pleased with the outcome of the bill.” In reference to the Governor’s actions not to veto the bill, Senator (more…)
Meeting today in caucus, the Hawai‘i Senate Majority determined that each measure on the governor’s list of potential veto targets represents the possibility of a veto override.
Honolulu Advertiser Editorial
Gov. Linda Lingle appears to be wavering on her inclination to veto the pedestrian safety legislation. (more…)
By Honolulu Advertiser Staff Writer Christie Wilson
Hawai’i motorists may want to wait until Sunday to fill ‘er up. That’s when an 11-cent-per-gallon tax break on ethanol-blended gasoline will (more…)
The leadership of the Hawai‘i State Senate today called on the community to support pending legislation that Governor Linda Lingle has listed as potential veto targets. “The constitutional process
By Kauai Garden Isle Newspaper Writer Nathan Eagle
Local gasoline consumers may feel better protected from price gouging knowing the oil industry watchdog in Hawai‘i is now fully funded.
By Honolulu Star-Bulletin Reporter Richard Borreca
A joint House-Senate committee opens hearings today into troubles at the state Bureau of Conveyances.
By Hawaii State Senator Gary L. Hooser
During the day-to-day work of being a Hawaii State Senator, I am often asked my advice on public policy advocacy. The following “7 Rules (more…)
By Treena Shapiro
Honolulu Advertiser Government Writer
In a state particularly vulnerable to fuel shortages, shipping problems and sea-level rises, a task force is hoping to come up with a long- (more…)
HONOLULU – Senator Shan S. Tsutsui endorsed the idea for the creation of the Patsy Mink North Shore Heritage Park. Following the (more…)
By Hawaii State Senator Donna Kim
The recent commentary by Ken Harding (”Chronically broken elevators inexcusable,” May 24, 2007) did not tell the whole story, and left an (more…)
