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HI SB2478
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution to establish environmental rights as inherent and inalienable for all people, including present and future generations
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Protected rights would include clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches
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Reflects the Native Hawaiian principle of Aloha Aina ("love of the land") as central to the amendment's purpose
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Would place a ballot question before voters asking whether the constitution should be amended to protect these environmental rights
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Effective date set for July 1, 2050
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To Article I Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Recognize And Protect The Inherent And Inalienable Right Of All People To Clean Water And Air, A Healthful Environment And Climate And Healthy Native Ecosystems And Beaches.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
2/20/2026