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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 Hawaii's Constitution establishing inherent and inalienable rights to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches.
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The proposed right shall be protected and shall not be infringed, and applies to present and future generations.
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Grounds the amendment in the native Hawaiian concept of "aloha aina" (love of the land) and its centrality to native Hawaiian values and beliefs.
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Ballot question shall ask voters whether to amend the Constitution to protect these environmental rights from infringement.
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Takes effect June 30, 3000, upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution regarding the 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, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
12/11/2023