Hawaii · 2026
SB 559
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
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Summary AI-generated
Hawaii Senate Bill 559 proposes an amendment to Article I of the state constitution to recognize and protect the inherent and inalienable right of all people to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches.
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Sponsors
- Karl Rhoads Democratic lead
- Mike Gabbard Democratic lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH… | upper | pass | 5 | 0 | 0 | Jan 27, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |