Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateHawaiiIntroduced
GM 1360: Informing the Legislature that on July 15, 2026, the Governor returned the following bill with specific appropriation item(s) stricken or reduced: SB2600 SD1 HD1 CD1
governor
GM 1360 status: Introduced — Received (updated Jul 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The Governor exercised line-item veto authority to remove or reduce specific funding amounts previously authorized in SB2600 SD1 HD1 CD1.
Who is affected
State agencies, programs, or beneficiaries that were slated to receive funding via the vetoed or reduced line items.
Requirements and enforcement
The Governor is required to formally notify the Senate of vetoed items.
Costs and funding
The action represents a reduction in total authorized government expenditures, though specific dollar amounts are not stated.
When it takes effect
The notification was received on July 15, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides a check on legislative spending and enables executive-level budget adjustments to align with policy priorities.
Risks and tradeoffs
The reduction or removal of funding may negatively impact the operations or missions of the affected programs or agencies.
What is still unknown
The exact identity of the affected line items, the total fiscal reduction, and the specific justification for each veto are not stated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Fiscal restraint through executive budget reduction
- Alignment of spending with executive priorities
- Correction of potentially misaligned appropriations
Risks
- Reduced funding for previously prioritized state programs
- Potential for sudden fiscal disruption to recipients
- Uncertainty for government contractors
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Formal transparency regarding executive budget actions
- Clear documentation of line-item veto exercise
- Required notification to the Senate
Risks
- Limited detail in public notification
- Potential for reduced legislative influence
- Brief window for public or legislative scrutiny
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
The specific programs or departments affected by the line-item veto are not explicitly listed in the source metadata.
Analysis scope
Limited to metadata summary
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Where it stands
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