HPR's coverage of the 2024 Hawaiʻi legislative session
Hawaiʻi Public Radio is tracking the latest news inside the Hawaiʻi State Capitol as bills approved in regular session, which ran from Jan. 17 to May 3, go to the governor's desk for decision-making.
If Gov. Josh Green intends to veto a bill, he must inform the Legislature of his plan by June 25. Green has until July 10 to sign a bill into law, let a bill pass without his signature, or deliver a veto.
The Legislature can override a veto in special session by a two-thirds vote in each chamber.
At the start of the session, lawmakers warned they would face tough decisions focusing on Maui's recovery and balancing core government functions.
In the end, they provided funding for Maui, approved more regulations for short-term rentals, cut income taxes and invested in biosecurity measures.
On this page, you'll also find interviews from HPR's The Conversation with state lawmakers, appointed officials and elected leaders.
Have a legislative tip or story idea for Hawaiʻi Public Radio? Contact us at news@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural ResourcesAs wildfire risk increases across the country, more states are seeing impacts to their budgets. But it's hard to get a clear picture on exactly how much states are spending on wildfire management, said researcher Colin Foard. -
Catherine Cruz/HPRAccording to this year's Point in Time Count, the amount of people experiencing homelessness increased by about 12%. For those unsheltered, the increase was higher at 17%. Throughout one day in January, volunteers surveyed Oʻahu's homeless population. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on the latest data.
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At the start of the 2024 legislative session, lawmakers warned they would face tough decisions while focusing on Maui's recovery and balancing core government functions. -
Gov. Josh Green approved a measure that allows counties to phase out short-term rentals of any classification — even those with non-conforming use permits. HPR's Ashley Mizuo has the story. -
This week, state senators held a briefing to get an update on the nurseries that have been knowingly selling plant material infested with little fire ants, one of the most problematic invasive species in Hawaiʻi. -
Gov. Josh Green has put together a Hawaiʻi Climate Advisory Team to study policies for disaster prevention. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on what that means for the state. -
Gov. Josh Green has approved $385 million in emergency appropriations for Maui recovery. It includes the state’s $65 million contribution to the One ʻOhana settlement fund for families of those who were killed during the August fires.
