HI SB2418

Proposes amending Article V, Section 6 of the Hawaii State Constitution to change the attorney general from an appointed position to an elected office.

Attorney general would be elected to four-year terms by qualified state voters in a special nonpartisan election held every four years in conjunction with general elections, with the candidate receiving the highest number of votes winning the office.

In case of a tie vote, selection of the attorney general would be determined as provided by law.

Requires the attorney general to be a U.S. citizen and a state resident for at least one year immediately preceding election.

Ballot question asks voters: "Shall the attorney general of the State of Hawaii be elected for a term of four years from among nonpartisan candidates at a special election held in conjunction with a general election every four years?"