Government Affairs Update
May 2, 2008
The Legislative Session has adjourned. First and foremost, HAR would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to the volunteer Government Affairs Committee members for their hard work and dedication. They have been meeting for 14 consecutive Tuesdays since January at 9:00 a.m. sharp.
| Kauai | Big Island |
| Rowena Cobb, CRB, CRS, GRI, Chair | Beau Springer, Vice Chair |
| Mary Begier, CRB, CRS | |
| Oahu | Rick Vidgen |
| Patty Connelley, CRS | Vern Yamanaka |
| Myron Freeman, CRS, GRI | |
| Riley Hakoda, ABR, GRI | Maui |
| Craig Hirai, CPA, JD | Keone Ball, ABR, CRS |
| John O'Grady | Helen MacArthur, CIPS, CRB, CRS |
| Terrie Spotkaeff, CRB, CRS, GRI | Scott Sherley |
| Jane Stubenberg, CRB | Tracy Stice, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI |
| Sarah Van De Vanter |
The HAR bill register is ready for viewing and downloading. The information has been categorized into: 1) Bills that have become law; 2) Bills that passed the legislature; and 3) Bills that did not pass the legislature. In addition, they have also been subcategorized into various issues such as business and land use.
The Governor has 45 days days to veto, sign, or at the end of the 45th day let the bill become law without her signature.
If you wish to view the information in downloadable PDF format, click on the link below. Otherwise, click on the online links below.
ONLINE VERSIONS
2) Bills that passed the legislature
3) Bills that did not pass the legislature
Or
DOWNLOAD UPDATE IN PDF VERSION
1) All three categories (10 pages)
For the most current and detailed information on bills, go to http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov for bill status and descriptions.