LIHU‘E — Gov. Linda Lingle is receiving lots of public comments for and against the civil-unions legislation awaiting her disposition, and is encouraging public comment on that bill and 249 others she will decide on, states a press release. As
LIHU‘E — Gov. Linda Lingle is receiving lots of public comments for and against the civil-unions legislation awaiting her disposition, and is encouraging public comment on that bill and 249 others she will decide on, states a press release.
As part of her administration’s comprehensive process of reviewing legislation passed this session by the Legislature, Lingle encourages the public to provide input and comments on the bills.
Lingle has until July 6 to sign, veto or allow the measures to become law without her signature.
Bills passed by the Legislature are being carefully reviewed by the governor’s policy team, as well as the Attorney General’s Office for legal implications, the Department of Budget and Finance for fiscal and budgetary implications, and appropriate departments and agencies.
“I encourage the public to continue to participate in the legislative process by providing input on the impact each piece of legislation would have on our state,” said Lingle. “I look forward to reading the final bills and making the appropriate decisions on behalf of all the people of Hawai‘i.”
Comments may be sent to the governor’s office as follows: e-mail gov.policy@hawaii.gov or governor.lingle@hawaii.gov; toll-free fax at 274-3141, then 6-0006# after the recorded message; or via mail to Office of the Governor, Hawai‘i State Capitol, Executive Chambers, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Visit the governor’s website at www.hawaii.gov/gov/leg/2010-legislative-session/session-2010 for information on bills signed into law or vetoed by Lingle, as well as veto messages.
Visit capitol.hawaii.gov/session2010/lists/RptMeasuresPassed.aspx for a list of bills approved this session by the Legislature.
