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HI HB770

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a continuous legislative session requiring the Hawaii legislature to convene at least once each month, effective January 1, 2029.

  • Repeals constitutional language regarding special sessions, adjournment periods, and mandatory recesses between legislative meetings.

  • Requires the general appropriations bill to pass and be submitted for gubernatorial consideration not later than 45 days before the end of each fiscal year.

  • Standardizes the governor's approval or veto period to 90 calendar days for all bills, and establishes a two-year deadline for bills to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration.

  • Prohibits legislators from holding private sector employment during their term, while permitting service in U.S. military reserves, National Guard, or government positions; establishes legislator salaries through commission recommendations submitted during the 2028 regular session.

Legislative Description

Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.

Constitutional Amendment

Last Action

Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Legislative Management1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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