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HI SB2315
Bill
AI Summary
- Proposes amending Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution to change how votes on legislature-proposed constitutional amendments are counted
- Currently, blank, spoiled, and over-voted ballots are effectively counted as "no" votes because amendments must receive both a majority of votes tallied AND represent at least 50% of total votes cast in the election
- Under the proposed change, only actual "yes" and "no" votes would be counted, with amendments passing if a simple majority of votes tallied approve
- This change applies only to constitutional amendments proposed by the legislature, not to amendments generated by a constitutional convention
- Amendment would take effect July 1, 2050, if approved by voters at a general election
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.
General Elections
Last Action
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 15
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/11/2026
Judiciary1/26/2026
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