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HI HB1803
Bill
Status
1/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Amy Perruso
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article I of the Hawaii Constitution recognizing the fundamental right of all people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, and healthy native ecosystems and beaches.
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Adds a new section to Article I establishing that this fundamental environmental right "shall be protected and shall not be infringed."
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Grounds the amendment in Native Hawaiian traditions and their special relationship to the environment and ʻāina (land).
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Directs that a ballot question be presented to voters asking whether the Constitution should be amended to protect these environmental rights.
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Takes effect July 1, 2100, upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution (the constitutional amendment process).
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air And Healthy Ecosystems, Including Climate, And To The Preservation Of The Natural, Cultural, Scenic, And Healthful Qualities Of The Environment.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Har, Matsumoto, Tokioka, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
2/10/2022