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HI HB597
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mahina Poepoe
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AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution to establish environmental rights as inherent and inalienable rights of the people
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Protects the rights of both present and future generations to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches
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Declares these environmental rights "shall not be infringed"
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Reflects the Native Hawaiian concept of Aloha Aina ("love of the land") and aims to complement existing constitutional protections
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Requires voter approval through a ballot question asking whether the constitution should be amended to protect these environmental rights
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 The People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate, Healthy Native Ecosystems, And Beaches.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025