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HI HB539

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kymberly Pine

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Hawaii Constitution to limit legislative terms of office for state legislators
  • House of Representatives members limited to four consecutive two-year terms; Senate members limited to two consecutive four-year terms
  • Term limits apply to terms beginning after January 1, 2011
  • Aims to promote citizen-legislator model, encourage fresh perspectives, and enable legislators to act independently rather than focus on reelection
  • Requires voter approval through constitutional amendment process

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; Legislative Term Limits

Last Action

(H) Referred to LMG, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1

1/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Legislative Management1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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