HRS §37-65
Governor's budget and planning duties
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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.
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The statute, as written — Responsibilities of the governor
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
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.
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