SB3219: Proposing Amendments To Article Vii, Sections 12 And 13, Of The Hawaii State Constitution.

What this measure contains

Proposes constitutional amendments to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as the counties, to issue resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds for specified public works, public improvements, or other actions necessary for housing and community development, and exclude these bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the political subdivisions. (CD1)

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Official text and draft versions

• Introduced· Jan 27, 2026 · Official original ↗
• Amended· Mar 20, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· Mar 27, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· Apr 10, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote
• Amended· May 2, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, Unamended

This record lists 5 members; its source-reported total is 5.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

3

No

0

Not voting

0

Absent / excused

2

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Members listed for this decision

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