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Gov. Josh Green signs bills into law

Gov. Josh Green signed several bills on Friday, including a bill into law that gives counties the ability to better regulate short-term vacation rentals in the hope of freeing up affordable, long-term housing for island residents.

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Rep. David Tarnas, left, Sen. Karl Rhoads, and Rep. Gregg Takayama watch Gov. Josh Green sign bills on Friday.
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Rep. David Tarnas makes his remarks.
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Sen. Karl Rhoads makes his remarks.
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Rep. Gregg Takayama, left, Rep. Nadine Nakamura, and House Speaker Scott Saiki.
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Gov. Josh Green with Lahaina Strong members on Friday after signing SB2919. Members included Paele Kiakona, left, Shannon I’i, Katie Austin, Lauryn Rego, Jordan Rudias, her baby, Alia Scott, and De Andre Makakoa.
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Gov. Josh Green talks with Lahaina Strong members on Friday.
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Gov. Jose Green signed SB2919.
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Gov. Jose Green signs SB2919.
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Paele Kiakona, of Lahaina Strong, speaks on Friday.
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Gov. Josh Green during Friday's bill signing.
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Jerry Gibson, CEO of the Hawaii Hotel Alliance, speaks on Friday.
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Chris West of ILWU 142 makes his remarks.
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Cade Watanabe of Local 5 makes his remarks.
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Sen. Troy Hashimoto, left, Sen. Lynne DeCoite, Rep. Luke A. Evslin, and James Kunane Tokioka, director of DBEDT, during Friday's signing.
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Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi makes his remarks.
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Rep. Sean Quinlan makes his remarks.
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House Speaker, Scott Sakai, left, Sen. Angus L.K. McKelvey and Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole wait for Friday's bill signing.

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