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HRS §37-78

When the governor must send budget plans to lawmakers

The governor must give the legislature certain planning documents at regular sessions in odd-numbered years. This includes program memos and the proposed state budget with a six-year plan. The schedule starts in 1975 and repeats every two years.

The statute, as written — Schedule of implementation

The governor shall submit to the legislature: (1) At the regular session of 1975, and every odd-numbered year's session thereafter, the program memoranda described in section 37-70. (2) At the regular session of 1975, and every odd-numbered year's session thereafter, the governor's proposed state budget and six-year program and financial plan.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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