Special Legislative Session

No Special Session to Override Governor's Vetoes

By • Jul 5, 2019
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Leaders in the state Senate and House of Representatives announced on Friday that lawmakers will not attempt to override any vetoes issued by Governor David Ige. 

The Conversation: Friday, September 1st, 2017

By Chris Vandercook & • Sep 1, 2017
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Special Session Wrap-Up; Containing Public Works Costs; Lihue Architecture

Senate Margin of 17-7 in Favor of Passing Rail Funding Bill "As Is"

By Wayne Yoshioka • Aug 29, 2017
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State Lawmakers are advancing the Honolulu rail transit funding measure this week during a special legislative session. But, as HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, there are deep divisions in the Senate Chamber.

State Legislative Leaders Inclined to Pass Rail Funding Bill "As Is"

By Wayne Yoshioka • Aug 28, 2017
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State lawmakers started their Special Session today to focus on funding for Honolulu’s cash-strapped rail project. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.