HB597

Proposing an amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to recognize and protect the right to clean water, air, a healthful environment, and beaches.

Hawaii HB597 proposes an amendment to the state's Constitution to recognize and protect the inherent and inalienable right of the people to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches. This amendment aims to complement existing provisions and reinforce protections of human health, natural and cultural values, and the environment. The proposed change will be presented to voters, reflecting the fundamental Native Hawaiian notion of Aloha and the collective cultural conscience of the state's people.