Hawaii SB2266 enables initiative and referendum processes for statutory and constitutional amendments.

Hawaii SB2266 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish procedures for initiative and referendum. Initiative allows voters to propose statutory or constitutional amendments through petitions. Referendum enables voters to approve or reject bills passed by the legislature. Amendments approved by voters become effective immediately upon election certification. The bill also outlines petition requirements, including signature thresholds and the role of the chief election officer in validating petitions.

Hawaii SB2266 enables initiative and referendum processes for statutory and constitutional amendments.

Hawaii SB2266 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish procedures for initiative and referendum. Initiative allows voters to propose statutory or constitutional amendments through petitions. Referendum enables voters to approve or reject bills passed by the legislature. Amendments approved by voters become effective immediately upon election certification. The bill also outlines petition requirements, including signature thresholds and the role of the chief election officer in validating petitions.