Bill > HB796

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the state of Hawaii that would prohibit a person from serving as a member of the legislature (either in the House of Representatives or the Senate) for more than 16 years during their lifetime. The bill is being introduced in response to recommendations from a commission established to improve standards of conduct in the state government, with the goal of restoring public trust and increasing transparency and accountability. The amendment would not apply to legislators who were already elected or appointed prior to the effective date of the act.