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SB 3219

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 3219 proposes constitutional amendments to Article VII governance structure; currently in early committee review stage without public text of specific changes available.

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
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Bill Summary · SB 3219

Legislative bill overview

SB 3219 proposes amendments to Hawaii's state constitution regarding Articles VII, Sections 12 and 13, which govern the state's executive and legislative structures. The bill has recently been introduced and referred to committee, with specific amendment language not yet detailed in the available legislative history provided.

Why is this important

Constitutional amendments in Hawaii require significant procedural hurdles and represent fundamental changes to state governance. Amendments to Article VII directly affect how state government operates and distributes power between branches, making this consequential for all future state legislation and administration.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on substance: Without detailed amendment text available, the public cannot fully evaluate what specific governance changes are being proposed
  • Constitutional alteration threshold: Hawaii's amendment process requires broad consensus; unclear whether these changes have sufficient public support
  • Timing and urgency: The bill's sponsors and rationale for pursuing constitutional changes now, rather than through alternative legislative means, remains unstated

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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