PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIAVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL
By Representative(s) MEYER / MOSES / RATH; Kahikina, Marumoto
Keywords: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Report Title: Initiative,Referendum & Recall
Description: Amends articles II, III, and XVII of the state constitution to provide for initiative, referendum, and recall. Requires an initiative to embrace only one subject and be void if the legislature enacts any law which is same or similar (accomplishing the same purpose), if so determined by the attorney general. Prohibits initiative to be used to: (a) make, or repeal appropriation of public funds; (b) make, amend, or repeal levy of taxes; and (c) for issues affecting land use. Provides for referendum to approve or reject statutes except for the amending or repeal of (a) appropriation of public funds; (b) levy of taxes; and (c) any matter governed by collective bargaining contracts. Sets requirements and procedures for voter referendum. Establishes the procedures to be followed to require a recall election. (ConAm)
1-28-99 H Introduced and passed First Reading
1-28-99 H Referred to the committees on 1. JHA 2. FIN ,
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