In this episode of Faith & Family First, Eva Andrade and former House Majority Leader Marcus Oshiro break down what happens after the Hawaiʻi Legislature adjourns sine die on May 8 and why all eyes now turn to Governor Green’s desk.

Marcus explains the governor’s veto powers, important constitutional deadlines, and how the Legislature can override a veto during a special session. Eva and Marcus also reflect on one of Hawaiʻi Family Forum’s earliest legislative victories — raising Hawaiʻi’s age of consent from 14 to 16 — and the historic veto override that made it possible.

The conversation also dives into several major issues still unfolding in Hawaiʻi politics, including:

• Why SB2531 (the emergency powers reform bill) died this session
• Concerns surrounding emergency proclamations and government checks and balances
• Updates on HB1961 and HB1875 now sitting on the governor’s desk
• The legal and constitutional questions surrounding automatic voter registration (SB2239)
• President Trump’s executive order rescheduling marijuana and what it could mean for Hawaiʻi
• Questions surrounding the Lieutenant Governor’s leave of absence and appointment process
• Why election season is now taking center stage in Hawaiʻi politics

Eva and Marcus also preview upcoming episodes focused on elections, voter guides, constitutional amendment questions, and the candidates running for office across Hawaiʻi.

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