Gov. Neil Abercrombie has informed the Hawaii Legislature that he has concerns about 19 bills passed in the 2012 session.

The bills include ones that would prohibit smoking in and around public housing projects, add various requirements for the registration and regulation of professional employer organizations, amend the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority, extend the increase in the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to $7.50 per day and allow vacation rentals on agricultural land.

Monday (June 25) was the deadline to inform legislators of his veto intent. The governor has until July 10 to veto, sign or let the bills become law without his signature.

The Legislature can also choose to convene a special session to override any vetoes. 

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