HI HB269

Proposes constitutional amendment to Article III, Section 6 of Hawaii Constitution requiring state senate and house candidates to be residents of their legislative district for not less than 12 consecutive months prior to the next general election.

Creates exception for the first general election following reapportionment, when candidates need only be residents of their district for not less than one month prior to the filing deadline for nomination papers.

Allows incumbent legislators to move to a new district without disqualification during the year of first election following reapportionment.

Removes existing language requiring candidates to be qualified voters prior to filing nomination papers, replacing it with explicit 12-month residency requirement.

Amendment takes effect on July 1, 2050.