Informing the Legislature that on July 15, 2026, the Governor returned the following bill without approval: SB3262 SD1 HD1 CD1

Governor Josh Green vetoed Senate Bill 3262 on July 15, 2026, preventing it from becoming law. The bill would have changed how the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board selects its Executive Director by requiring the board to submit three nominees to the Board of Education for appointment, with final approval needed from the Senate. The Governor returned the bill without approval because he believes more review is necessary to clarify the separate roles and responsibilities between the Teacher Standards Board and the Board of Education. This action stops the proposed changes to the appointment process from taking effect.