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HI SB2962
Bill
Status
1/21/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article I of the Hawaii Constitution establishing a fundamental right of all people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches.
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Amendment language states this fundamental right "shall be protected and shall not be infringed" and is rooted in native Hawaiians' traditional and ongoing special relationship to the environment and aina.
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Creates a new section titled "Environmental Rights" in Article I of the state constitution to complement existing constitutional provisions and elevate protection of human health and cultural values.
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Ballot question asks voters: "Shall the Constitution of the State of Hawaii be amended to ensure the fundamental right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed?"
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Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3, of the Hawaii Constitution following voter approval.
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
The committee on WAM deferred the measure.
3/4/2022