Lowers the threshold for a mandatory recount of votes. Requires that a recount be conducted in a different method than the original vote.
Repeals the provision of the state constitution that prohibits the construction of nuclear fission power plants unless approved by a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature.
Proposes an amendment to article III of the Constitution of the State of Hawaiʻi to clarify that a legislator who is present to vote on any bill, resolution, confirmation of an appointment, or adoption of a report of a committee, whether in a floor session or in committee, shall vote either "aye" or "no" on the matter, unless the member is recused. Prohibits the practice of voting "aye with reservations".
Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024, with a grandfather clause for those already in office.
Requires any campaign advertisement that contains any image, video footage, or audio recording that is created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to include a disclosure statement regarding the use of that technology. Subjects violators to administrative fines.
Establishes a program to provide no interest and no fee loans for down payments to Maui wildfire victims who lost their homes in the wildfire. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the State general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
Adds new sections to the Hawaiʻi Constitution. Allows for amendments by initiative to prevail and reserves the powers of initiative and referendum to the people. Specifies a procedure for recall of elected officials and appointed justices and judges.
Establishes the legislative budget office to produce fiscal analyses and reports on bills impacting state or county finances. Repeals the joint legislative budget committee and the office of the legislative analyst. Appropriates funds.
Requires election information to be publicly available either through website access or public records request.
Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft. Creates an organized retail theft task force.
