Hawaiʻi Governor Mulls Passed Bills for Signature or Veto

By • May 21, 2019

David Ige has until June to determine if he will sign or veto bills passed by the legislature.
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Governor David Ige has one month to let lawmakers know which bills he intends to veto. His staff is currently reviewing other bills for him to sign or for passage without his signature.

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