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SB 2152PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.Tim RichardsDPassed second chamberPassed LegislatureMay 1, 2026Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:40 PM; Conference Room 325.
SB 2315PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STANDARD FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE IS A MAJORITY OF ALL THE VOTES TALLIED UPON THE QUESTION.Karl RhoadsDPassed first chamberDid not passMar 25, 2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).
HB 2147PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.Matthias KuschDPassed first chamberDid not passMar 10, 2026Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC.
SB 2478PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE AND HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND BEACHES.Mike GabbardDReported from committeeDid not passFeb 20, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
HB 1528PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.Andrew GarrettDReported from committeeDid not passFeb 12, 2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
SB 2380PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.Stanley ChangDReported from committeeDid not passFeb 11, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
SB 2040PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.Jarrett KeohokaloleDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 6, 2026The committee(s) on JDC deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-10-26 9:15AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
SB 2820PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 3.5, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH SALARY INCREASE LIMITS FOR JUSTICES AND JUDGES OF ALL STATE COURTS, MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE, DEPARTMENT HEADS OR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND THE DEPUTIES OR ASSISTANTS TO DEPARTMENT HEADS OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS.Brenton AwaRReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 3, 2026Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.
HB 2428PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.Ikaika OldsDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 2, 2026Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
HB 2528PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN ELECTIONS AND ELIMINATE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.Kim Coco IwamotoDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 2, 2026Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
HB 2620PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR REFERENDUM.Terez AmatoDReferred to committeeDid not passFeb 2, 2026Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
HB 2234PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.Kim Coco IwamotoDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 30, 2026Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
SB 2265PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENABLE LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.Joy San BuenaventuraDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 30, 2026Re-Referred to JDC, WAM.
SB 2766PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE THE ELECTORATE WITH THE POWER OF INITIATIVE.Jarrett KeohokaloleDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 30, 2026Referred to JDC, WAM.
HB 1916PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.Kanani SouzaRReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
HB 1932PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE AND HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND BEACHES.Mahina PoepoeDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
HB 2100PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.Nadine NakamuraDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
SB 2420PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LEGALIZE THE ADULT USE OF CANNABIS.Joy San BuenaventuraDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Referred to JDC, WAM.
SB 2464PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.Karl RhoadsDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC.
SB 2465PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT.Karl RhoadsDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.
SB 2534PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.Ron KouchiDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 28, 2026Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC/WAM.
HB 1624PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LEGALIZE THE ADULT USE OF CANNABIS.David TarnasDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 26, 2026Referred to JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
HB 1788PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT.Amy PerrusoDReferred to committeeDid not passJan 26, 2026Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
HB 287PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 2 AND ARTICLE XVIII, SECTION 12, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LOCAL ELECTED SCHOOL BOARDS.Garner ShimizuRReferred to committeeDid not passDec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
HB 298PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR LEGISLATORS.Chris MuraokaRReferred to committeeDid not passDec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.