THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	467
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

proposing an amendment to article ii of the constitution of the state of hawaii.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to propose an amendment to article II of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to allow the State to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any independent expenditure committee to influence the outcome of a state election.

SECTION 2. Article II of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE COMMITTEES, EXPENDITURE LIMITS

Section . Limitations on moneys expended by any independent expenditure committee to influence the outcome of a state election shall be provided by law."

SECTION 3. The question to be printed on the ballot shall be as follows:

"Shall the Hawaii State Constitution be amended to allow the Legislature to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any independent expenditure committee to influence the outcome of a state election?"

SECTION 4. New constitutional material is underscored.

SECTION 5. This amendment shall take effect upon compliance with article XVII, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Constitutional Amendment; Elections; Independent Expenditure Committees; Limitations

Description:

Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to allow the Legislature to enact laws establishing limitations on moneys expended by any independent expenditure committee to influence the outcome of a state election.

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