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HRS §37-65

Governor's budget and planning duties

This section says the governor must lead how state programs, plans, and budgets are made and run. The governor must review long-range plans and budget requests, then suggest a six-year plan and a state budget for the legislature to consider.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Responsibilities of the governor

The governor shall direct the preparation and administration of state programs, program and financial plans, and budget. The governor shall evaluate the long-range program plans, requested budgets and alternatives to state objectives and programs; and formulate and recommend for consideration by the legislature the State's long-range plans, a proposed six-year state program and financial plan and a proposed state budget.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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