PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENABLE LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.

SB 2265 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Hawaii voters to directly propose new laws (via initiative) or reject laws passed by the legislature (via referendum). If approved by voters, this would give all Hawaii residents a direct mechanism to create or block state legislation without legislative action. The bill affects every voter in Hawaii by expanding their ability to influence state laws through direct democracy. Currently pending in committee, it has not yet become law and requires voter approval to take effect.