Hawaii’s governor releases intent-to-veto list

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - During the 2025 Legislative season, Hawaii’s lawmakers passed 320 bills, but 19 of them now sit on the governor’s intent-to-veto list.

The intent-to-veto list includes bills concerning the state budget, medical cannabis, and how the state approaches property forfeiture.

“Our team has completed a review of every measure, and the overwhelming majority of legislation will become law,” Green said in a statement. “Each bill on today’s list is based on thorough legal and fiscal analysis, and as always, was guided by what will best serve the people of Hawaii, protect our resources, and strengthen our future.”

The full list, and the governor’s reasoning behind why the 19 bills could be vetoed or reduced, can be viewed here.

Even though a bill is listed, it does not mean Green will veto the bill. However, the bills must be vetoed before the deadline, July 9.

Bills that are on the list and not vetoed by the deadline will become law.

Officials said that Green has signed over 200 bills into law, and the remaining 101 bills are on track to become law.