HB1173
Type: B Origin: House Hawaii Comments: 0

Proposing Amendments To Articles Ii, Iii, And Xvii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Provide For Initiative, Referendum, And Recall.

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This bill proposes amendments to Articles II, III, and XVII of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish provisions for initiative, referendum, and recall processes. The purpose is to give citizens more direct participation in governance by allowing them to propose laws (initiative), approve or reject laws passed by the legislature (referendum), and remove elected officials from office before their term ends (recall). If enacted, this bill would significantly enhance democratic engagement and accountability within Hawaii's political system.

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  • 2023-01-24: Pending introduction.

  • 2023-01-25: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  • 2023-01-30: Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3

  • 2023-12-11: Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.

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