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HI HB2428
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ikaika Olds
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a 24-year lifetime cap on legislative service in Hawaii's House of Representatives, Senate, or any combination of both chambers
- Applies only prospectively to legislators first elected or appointed after December 31, 2025, exempting all current members from the term limit
- Counts all partial terms served by election or appointment toward the 24-year aggregate limit
- Prohibits candidates from running for or being appointed to a legislative seat if the term would cause their total service to exceed 24 years
- Requires voter approval through a ballot question asking whether to limit post-2026 legislators to a maximum of 24 years of legislative service
Legislative Description
Proposing Amendments To Article Iii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Legislative Term Limits.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Legislative Management2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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