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HI HB444
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
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 establishing the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including present and future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches.
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The amendment shall protect these environmental rights and prohibit them from being infringed.
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The proposed amendment reflects the native Hawaiian concept of "aloha aina" (love of the land) and complements existing constitutional protections of human health, natural and cultural values, and the environment.
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Ballot question will ask voters whether to amend the Constitution to establish and protect these environmental rights.
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Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution.
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, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/7/2023