Governor Says To Fix Tax Bill Or She Will Veto
POSTED: 4:48 pm HST July 8, 2005
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HONOLULU -- Gov. Linda Lingle said Friday she is going to veto the transit tax bill. However, she said lawmakers can come back into special session Tuesday and change the bill to have the counties collect the tax.She said she would then gladly sign the bill the same day. Otherwise, it's dead.Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann said he met with the governor Thursday to tell her he will figure out a way for the county to collect the tax."In the spirit of compromise, I am willing to look at ways the county could collect this, (general excise tax) portion that is going to be allocated for us for this transit system," Hannemann said.
Discussion: Transit | Taxes
The tax bill would give Hawaii's counties the ability to hike the GET from 4 percent to 4.5 percent.Legislative leaders sent a letter to the governor Friday pledging to address her concerns in the next legislative session. However, the governor said she is not willing to wait until next year and wants her concerns addressed next week.
Discussion: Transit | Taxes The tax bill would give Hawaii's counties the ability to hike the GET from 4 percent to 4.5 percent.Legislative leaders sent a letter to the governor Friday pledging to address her concerns in the next legislative session. However, the governor said she is not willing to wait until next year and wants her concerns addressed next week.
Previous Stories:
- July 6, 2005: Supporters Push Lingle To Sign Tax Bill
- June 28, 2005: Tax Hike Among 33 Bills Governor Plans To Veto
- June 2, 2005: Governor Not Sure About Excise Tax Hike
- May 18, 2005: Oahu Excise Tax Hike For Transit Moves Step Closer
- May 12, 2005: Early Indication Shows Excise Tax Hike Certain
- April 29, 2005: Lawmakers Give Counties 1/2 Percent Excise Tax Hike
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