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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

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article III, Section 4 of the Hawaii Constitution to establish legislative term limits
  • Limits state senators to a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms beginning after January 1, 2011
  • Limits state representatives to a maximum of four consecutive two-year terms beginning after January 1, 2011
  • States the purpose is to promote a "citizen-legislator" model, encourage fresh perspectives, and reduce entrenchment in legislative office
  • Requires voter approval through a constitutional referendum with the specified ballot question

Legislative Description

Constitutional Amendment; Legislative Term Limits

Last Action

Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.

12/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Legislative Management1/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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