Bill > HB2620

This bill proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to create a "legislative referendum" process, which is a mechanism allowing the Legislature to put its own proposed laws or enacted laws before the voters for approval or rejection. The process would require a two-thirds vote in both houses of the Legislature to refer an act to voters, with specific notice requirements to the Governor, or a majority vote in two successive legislative sessions. If a proposed act is referred, it would be voted on before it takes effect, and if an enacted law is referred, it would remain in effect until the referendum is held and the results are certified, unless the Legislature specifies otherwise. The referendum would appear on either a general or special election ballot, and if a majority of voters approve the act, it becomes law, while a majority vote against it renders the act void. The Legislature would be responsible for creating laws to support this process, ensuring it's not overly burdensome for citizens to exercise this power, and the amendment itself is self-executing, meaning it would become effective upon fulfilling the constitutional requirements for amendments.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2620&year=2026