It's crunch time for Governor Josh Green over in Hawaii as he puts his pen to work on a mountain of legislation. In a decisive move, Green added SB 935 to his Intent-to-Veto list, granting himself a beat more time to sift through the intricacies of a bill that's about as complex as they come out of the 2025 session. The inclusion of SB 935 cranked up the number of bills under the threat of veto to 20, a stark contrast to the stack of over 200 bills he's already turned into law this year, as reported by the Office of the Governor.
With the July 9 deadline approaching, Governor Josh Green is reviewing bills passed by the Legislature. Of the 320 bills approved this session, 20 are on his Intent-to-Veto list. Green said he is carefully considering each bill before deciding whether to sign it into law, veto it, or allow it to become law without his signature. Changes in federal funding and financial projections are also being factored into his decisions.
Governor Josh Green has supported more than 200 bills this session, many focused on protecting the environment and improving education in Hawai‘i. These bills are not at risk of being vetoed. However, Green is still reviewing other legislation and may veto bills he believes do not align with the state’s priorities for the future.
Governor Josh Green and his team are reviewing each bill passed during the 2025 legislative session. Decisions are still pending on measures like SB 935. Green will decide whether to sign, veto, or allow each bill to become law without his signature. His final actions will shape the outcome of this year’s legislative session in Hawai‘i.
