HI SB1225

Proposes an amendment to Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution to change how constitutional amendments proposed by the Legislature are ratified

Removes the requirement that "yes" votes must constitute at least 50% of the total votes cast in the entire election, requiring only a simple majority of votes tallied on the amendment question itself

Blank, spoiled, and over-voted ballots would no longer be counted as "no" votes when determining whether an amendment passes

Does not change the ratification standard for constitutional amendments proposed by a constitutional convention (Article XVII, Section 2 remains unchanged)

Takes effect July 1, 3000, contingent upon voter approval of the constitutional amendment at a general election