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HI SB1559
Bill
Status
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Hawaii State Constitution Article III, Section 15 to allow electronic copies of bills as an alternative to printed copies for third or final readings.
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Modifies the 48-hour availability requirement so bills may be distributed to legislators in electronic format instead of requiring printed copies.
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Ballot question asks voters: "Shall the Hawaii State Constitution be amended to allow an electronic copy of a bill, in addition to the existing option to provide a printed copy of a bill, to fulfill the procedures for a third or final vote of the Legislature?"
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Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To Article Iii, Section 15, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Allow Electronic Copies, As An Alternative To Printed Copies, Of A Bill To Be Made Available For Members Of A House In Which The Bill Is Being Voted Upon For Third Or Final Reading In Fulfillment Of The Forty-eight Hour Availability Requirement.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/16/2023