Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.
Last status update Jan 21, 2026
What this measure contains
Establishes a continuous Legislature beginning in January 2031. Defines each regular session to be two calendar years. Requires the Legislature to convene on the first and third weeks of each month except for two months before a general or primary election. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Establishes procedures for the carry-over of bills from the first to the second year of a regular session. Establishes deadlines for certain bills to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Repeals the Governor's ability to appoint an interim position if a vacancy occurs while the Senate is not in session. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2030 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law.
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- Introduced · Official document ↗· Jan 16, 2026
Legislative path
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Decision stages
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Judiciary (JDC) on the introduced draft: Passed, unamended
3 aye · 2 no · 0 excused · Source roll call
Senate members along the path
| Member | JDC Introduced | Change along the path |
|---|---|---|
| Brenton AwaSD-023 | No | |
| Stanley ChangSD-009 | Aye | |
| Mike GabbardSD-021 | Aye | |
| Karl RhoadsSD-013 | Aye | |
| Joy San BuenaventuraSD-002 | No |
Aye named · Aye* with reservations · Aye floor vote, not named as an exception · No · Excused · Changed reversed from the previous vote
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Legislative history
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Pending Introduction.
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Introduced and passed First Reading.
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Referred to JDC, WAM.
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The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
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The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
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Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2155) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
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Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.