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HI SB721

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2021

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to establish continuous legislative session, requiring the legislature to convene at least once a month instead of regular annual sessions.

  • Removes constitutional language regarding special sessions, adjournment procedures, and mandatory recesses.

  • Establishes a two-year deadline for bills (except annual budget) to pass both houses and be submitted to the governor for consideration.

  • Standardizes the governor's review period to 30 calendar days to approve or veto bills, with unspecified deadlines for legislature to reconsider vetoed bills and pass the annual budget.

  • Requires voter approval through ballot question outlining the continuous session framework, monthly meeting requirements, and changes to bill submission and gubernatorial consideration timelines.

Legislative Description

Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Sections 10, 11, 12, 15, And 16 Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.

Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)

Last Action

Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM.

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Operations1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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