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HI HB2041

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article XI of the Hawaii Constitution establishing astronomy support as a state policy, consistent with natural resource protection and respect for cultural practices
  • Requires the State to support and facilitate the expeditious construction and completion of a Thirty Meter Telescope on the summit of Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii
  • Ballot question asks: "Shall the Constitution of the State of Hawaii be amended to require the State to support and facilitate the expeditious construction and completion of a Thirty Meter Telescope on the summit of Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii?"
  • Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution, which establishes the process for constitutional amendments

Legislative Description

Proposing An Amendment To Article Xi Of The Hawaii Constitution To Require The State To Support And Facilitate The Expeditious Construction And Completion Of A Thirty Meter Telescope On The Summit Of Mauna Kea On The Island Of Hawaii.

Constitutional Amendment

Last Action

Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2

1/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Water & Land1/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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