SB559

Hawaii SB559 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to protect the right to clean water, air, a healthful environment, healthy ecosystems.

Hawaii SB559 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to recognize and protect the inherent and inalienable rights of all people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches. This amendment aims to reflect the cultural values of Aloha Aina, or "love of the land," which is central to Native Hawaiian beliefs. The proposed constitutional change seeks to complement existing provisions and reinforce protections for human health, natural and cultural values, and the environment.