List of Hawaii ballot measures

Since 1968, Hawaii has required a statewide vote for all constitutional amendments voted on by the legislature.

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## Background

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Hawaii has not historically had a statewide system for citizens to place initiatives on the ballot. In 1907, while it was still a territory, the Democratic Party of Hawaii passed a resolution supporting an initiative system, but when Hawaii became a state no system was included in the Constitution of Hawaii.[1] At the 1968 Constitutional Convention, an initiative & referendum (I&R) system was proposed but was shot down by the committee after less than thirty minutes of deliberation.[2] Efforts were revived during the 1978 Constitutional Convention, spearheaded by State Senator Mary George and the "Citizens Con Con Monitors."[3][4] This effort was opposed by several workers unions, including the United Public Workers and the Hawaii Government Employees Association, who claimed that "initiative, referendum, and recall would be dominated by emotion rather than reason."[5] While supporters of I&R were successful in bringing the proposal to a vote at the convention, it was ultimately rejected.[6] Since that time, various other efforts have been undertaken by activists to limited success—while some counties and cities have adopted I&R, the state legislature has adopted an attitude described by the Initiative & Referendum Institute as "openly hostile."[7]

## Types of ballot measures

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The only form of ballot measure permitted in Hawaii are legislatively referred constitutional amendments, which are changes to the Constitution of Hawaii proposed by the Hawaiian Government.[8] Article XVII of the Constitution of Hawaii provides for two means by which measures can be placed on the ballot:[9]

* Measures can be placed on the ballot by the Hawaii State Legislature passing a constitutional amendment. Constitutional amendments will not go into effect until after approved by a vote of the people (Article XVII, Section 3).
* Measures can be placed on the ballot by a constitutional convention, which itself must be approved by a ballot measure placed by the legislature (Article XVII, Sections 1-2).

Constitutional amendments passed via ballot measures are unable to be vetoed by the Governor.[9]

## 1968—1999

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### 1968

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment to adopt specific districts for the Hawaii House and Senate  | Passed  | 149,200 (76.29%) | 46,360 (23.71%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment to establish a reapportionment commission to handle redistricting  | Passed  | 152,962 (78.27%) | 42,468 (21.73%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment to ensure roughly equal representation in the state legislature across Hawaii  | Passed  | 148,077 (75.73%) | 47,451 (24.27%)
Amendment 4  | A constitutional amendment to guarantee a right to privacy  | Passed  | 151,603 (77.53%) | 43,927 (22.47%)
Amendment 5  | A constitutional amendment allowing state courts to not provide bail if a defendants release would cause danger to others  | Passed  | 145,682 (74.50%) | 49,860 (25.50%)
Amendment 6  | A constitutional amendment to guarantee a right to effective counsel  | Passed  | 152,113 (77.80%) | 43,412 (22.20%)
Amendment 7  | A constitutional amendment to ensure that land seized under eminent domain result in fair compensation for the land owners  | Passed  | 152,815 (78.15%) | 42,721 (21.85%)
Amendment 8  | A constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18 years old  | Failed  | 96,283 (49.24%)  | 99,257 (50.76%)
Amendment 9  | A constitutional amendment restoring the right to vote to felons  | Passed  | 128,703 (65.83%) | 66,818 (34.17%)
Amendment 10  | A constitutional amendment removing the requirement that citizens be fluent in either Hawaiian or English to vote  | Passed  | 120,431 (61.59%) | 75,106 (38.41%)
Amendment 11  | A constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide a presidential preference primary  | Passed  | 147,254 (75.30%) | 48,295 (24.70%)
Amendment 12  | A constitutional amendment lowering the age limit to serve in the legislature  | Passed  | 111,302 (56.92%) | 84,244 (43.08%)
Amendment 13  | A constitutional amendment making various changes to the state legislature process  | Passed  | 148,634 (76.03%) | 46,861 (23.97%)
Amendment 14  | A constitutional amendment setting legislators' salaries at $12,000 a year  | Passed  | 112,399 (57.48%) | 83,138 (42.52%)
Amendment 15  | A constitutional amendment modifying the structure and powers of the state executive  | Passed  | 133,501 (68.28%) | 62,016 (31.72%)
Amendment 16  | A constitutional amendment modifying the structure and powers of the state court system  | Passed  | 146,762 (75.06%) | 48,762 (24.94%)
Amendment 17  | A constitutional amendment modifying state and county debt limits  | Passed  | 141,042 (72.14%) | 54,467 (27.86%)
Amendment 18  | A constitutional amendment requiring state budgets be passed on a biennial basis  | Passed  | 149,109 (76.26%) | 46,429 (23.74%)
Amendment 19  | A constitutional amendment to allow for home rule in Hawaii counties  | Passed  | 154,658 (79.10%) | 40,857 (20.90%)
Amendment 20  | A constitutional amendment allowing public employees to join unions  | Passed  | 132,968 (67.96%) | 62,692 (32.04%)
Amendment 21  | A constitutional amendment to create a code of ethics for all public employees  | Passed  | 153,949 (78.74%) | 41,566 (21.26%)
Amendment 22  | A constitutional amendment to allow for future constitutional conventions  | Passed  | 153,599 (78.56%) | 41,925 (21.44%)
Amendment 23  | A constitutional amendment making various revisions to the Hawaii Constitution  | Passed  | 153,967 (78.75%) | 41,550 (21.25%)
Amendment 24  | A constitutional amendment reapportioning the state legislature  | Passed  | 111,911 (62.23%) | 59,661 (37.77%)

### 1970

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Proposition 1  | A constitutional amendment to modify the selection process for the Board of Education  | Failed  | 70,587 (37.83%)  | 115,990 (62.17%)
Proposition 2  | A constitutional amendment modifying the selection process for superintendents  | Failed  | 76,711 (42.30%)  | 104,636 (57.70%)
Proposition 3  | A constitutional amendment lowering the vote age to 18 years old  | Failed  | 95,265 (49.16%)  | 98,502 (50.84%)
Proposition 4  | A constitutional amendment requiring city charters undergo a review process every ten years  | Passed  | 109,137 (66.82%) | 54,205 (33.18%)

### 1972

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment to prohibit sex discrimination  | Passed  | 207,123 (86.64%) | 31,930 (13.36%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment modifying the appropriations process  | Passed  | 162,594 (74.98%) | 54,246 (25.02%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18 years old  | Passed  | 174,118 (72.47%) | 66,135 (27.53%)

### 1974

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment excluding some types of funding from the governor's veto ability  | Failed  | 11,223 (47.80%)  | 12,257 (52.20%)

### 1976

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment to create standard minimum housing requirements across the state  | Passed  | 200,787 (74.25%) | 69,623 (25.75%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment calling for a constitutional convention  | Passed  | 199,831 (74.26%) | 69,264 (25.74%)

### 1978

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment requiring twelve-member jurys and increasing the value of controversy to $1,000  | Passed  | 168,910 (66.97%) | 83,316 (33.03%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment modifying the grand jury process  | Passed  | 162,124 (64.28%) | 90,102 (35.72%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment affirming the right to privacy  | Passed  | 131,244 (52.03%) | 120,982 (47.97%)
Amendment 4  | A constitutional amendment requiring the secrecy of voting  | Passed  | 161,119 (63.88%) | 91,107 (36.12%)
Amendment 5  | A constitutional amendment requiring candidates for office to resign from any other political position they currently hold  | Passed  | 148,542 (58.89%) | 103,684 (41.11%)
Amendment 6  | A constitutional amendment setting more restrictive campaign finance laws  | Passed  | 145,910 (57.85%) | 106,316 (42.15%)
Amendment 7  | A constitutional amendment modifying the processes of the state legislature  | Passed  | 159,907 (63.40%) | 92,319 (36.60%)
Amendment 8  | A constitutional amendment modifying the reapportionment timeline  | Passed  | 169,136 (67.06%) | 83,090 (32.94%)
Amendment 9  | A constitutional amendment limiting the governor and lieutenant governor to two terms  | Passed  | 171,518 (68.00%) | 80,708 (32.00%)
Amendment 10  | A constitutional amendment substantially overhauling the state court system  | Passed  | 168,639 (66.86%) | 83,587 (33.14%)
Amendment 11  | A constitutional amendment clarifying state spending limits  | Passed  | 168,508 (66.81%) | 83,718 (33.19%)
Amendment 12  | A constitutional amendment modifying the debt limit  | Passed  | 178,358 (70.71%) | 73,868 (29.29%)
Amendment 13  | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature more freedom in issuing bonds  | Passed  | 163,709 (64.91%) | 88,517 (35.09%)
Amendment 14  | A constitutional amendment establishing a council on revenues at the state level  | Passed  | 175,110 (69.43%) | 77,116 (30.57%)
Amendment 15  | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a tax review commission  | Passed  | 170,815 (67.72%) | 81,411 (32.28%)
Amendment 16  | A constitutional amendment transferring some taxation powers from the state to counties  | Passed  | 130,963 (51.92%) | 121,263 (48.08%)
Amendment 17  | A constitutional amendment substantially overhauling state protections for the disabled and elderly  | Passed  | 173,839 (68.92%) | 78,387 (31.08%)
Amendment 18  | A constitutional amendment requiring the state and counties to plan for population growth  | Passed  | 167,450 (66.39%) | 84,776 (33.61%)
Amendment 19  | A constitutional amendment modifying the structure of the Board of Education  | Passed  | 177,549 (70.39%) | 74,677 (29.61%)
Amendment 20  | A constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination in public education and funding the creation of a Hawaiian Studies program for public schools  | Passed  | 160,937 (63.81%) | 91,289 (36.19%)
Amendment 21  | A constitutional amendment modifying the power of the Hawaii University Board of Regents  | Passed  | 175,201 (69.46%) | 77,025 (30.54%)
Amendment 22  | A constitutional amendment requiring the state to engage in more water resource protection  | Passed  | 171,054 (67.82%) | 81,172 (32.18%)
Amendment 23  | A constitutional amendment requiring the state and counties to engage in more resource protection efforts  | Passed  | 156,153 (61.91%) | 96,073 (38.09%)
Amendment 24  | A constitutional amendment requiring the state to engage in more conservation efforts  | Passed  | 172,236 (68.29%) | 79,990 (31.71%)
Amendment 25  | A constitutional amendment tightening state control of marine resources  | Passed  | 178,296 (70.69%) | 73,930 (29.31%)
Amendment 26  | A constitutional amendment prohibiting nuclear power plants unless approved by a supermajority vote in the legislature  | Passed  | 164,366 (65.17%) | 87,860 (34.83%)
Amendment 27  | A constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to fund the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands  | Passed  | 130,232 (51.18%) | 121,994 (48.82%)
Amendment 28  | A constitutional amendment creating the Office of Hawaiian Affairs  | Passed  | 129,089 (51.18%) | 123,137 (48.82%)
Amendment 29  | A constitutional amendment explicitly protecting traditional rights held by the indigenous people of Hawaii  | Passed  | 140,061 (92.01%) | 12,165 (7.99%)
Amendment 30  | A constitutional amendment clarifying that the code of ethics for public employees would also apply to constitutional convention delegates  | Passed  | 179,961 (71.35%) | 72,265 (28.65%)
Amendment 31  | A constitutional amendment clarifying the state boundaries and motto  | Passed  | 175,844 (69.72%) | 76,382 (30.28%)
Amendment 32  | A constitutional amendment preventing adverse possession  | Passed  | 148,107 (58.72%) | 104,119 (41.28%)
Amendment 33  | A constitutional amendment making some miscellaneous revisions to the state constitution  | Passed  | 178,632 (70.82%) | 73,594 (29.18%)
Amendment 34  | A constitutional amendment making various style changes to the state constitution  | Passed  | 175,032 (69.39%) | 77,194 (30.61%)

### 1980

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment requiring that future amendments receive 50% of the vote to pass  | Passed  | 178,030 (67.55%) | 85,530 (32.45%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment requiring that future constitutional amendments be accompanied by voter education programs  | Passed  | 187,093 (72.02%) | 72,682 (27.98%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment allowing the state senate to convene special sessions if necessary to fill judicial vacancies  | Passed  | 153,868 (61.11%) | 97,929 (38.89%)

### 1982

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment modifying the structure of criminal hearings  | Passed  | 191,798 (66.83%) | 95,216 (33.17%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment modifying the payment schedule for legislators  | Passed  | 152,154 (54.68%) | 126,110 (45.32%)

### 1984

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment eliminating the requirement that excess revenue be refunded to taxpayers  | Failed  | 138,069 (46.01%)  | 162,042 (53.99%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment extending the time between a bill's introduction and the vote  | Passed  | 177,060 (60.48%) | 115,704 (39.52%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment modifying the payment schedule for legislators  | Passed  | 185,231 (64.55%) | 101,719 (35.45%)
Amendment 4  | A constitutional amendment expanding opportunities for the legislature to go on recess  | Passed  | 173,623 (62.18%) | 105,591 (37.82%)

### 1986

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment C  | A constitutional amendment allowing the Supreme Court to appoint retired judges if necessary  | Passed  | 197,386 (62.31%) | 119,375 (37.69%)
Amendment D  | A constitutional amendment calling for a constitutional convention  | Failed  | 137,236 (44.10%)  | 173,977 (55.90%)

### 1988

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment allowing jury trials in some civil cases  | Passed  | 212,235 (67.49%) | 102,246 (32.51%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment eliminating the one-year residency requirement for voting  | Passed  | 170,026 (52.06%) | 156,594 (47.94%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment making it so that candidates unopposed in the primary did not have to participate in the general election  | Passed  | 198,301 (64.63%) | 108,515 (35.37%)
Amendment 4  | A constitutional amendment requiring the state to assert its control over natural resources  | Passed  | 251,822 (81.89%) | 55,689 (18.11%)
Amendment 5  | A constitutional amendment allowing those who turn 18 in the same year of an election to vote in that election  | Passed  | 164,407 (51.20%) | 156,681 (48.80%)
Amendment 6  | A constitutional amendment creating a seat on the Board of Education for a high school student  | Passed  | 212,174 (67.11%) | 103,961 (32.89%)
Amendment 7  | A constitutional amendment modifying the units used to ensure equal representation in the state legislature  | Passed  | 165,896 (55.66%) | 132,133 (44.34%)

### 1990

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Measure name  | Description[10] | Status[10] | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment changing the legislative recess minimum from five days to six days  | Failed  | 144,552 (48.98%)  | 150,559 (51.02%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment increasing the years of service qualification to be a district court judge from five years to ten years  | Failed  | 151,502 (49.32%)  | 155,676 (50.68%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment modifying the units used to ensure equal representation in the state legislature  | Failed  | 142,688 (48.04%)  | 154,339 (51.96%)
Amendment 4  | A constitutional amendment modifying the units used to ensure equal representation in the state legislature  | Passed  | 149,474 (53.71%) | 128,835 (46.29%)
Amendment 5  | A constitutional amendment modifying the units used to ensure equal representation in the state legislature  | Passed  | 151,740 (54.83%) | 125,015 (45.17%)

### 1992

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Question 1  | A constitutional amendment modifying the redistricting calendar[11] | Passed[12] | 192,432 (50.40%) | 127,199 (33.30%)
Question 2  | A constitutional amendment providing an alternative oath of office for elected officials[11] | Passed[12] | 228,395 (59.80%) | 51,451 (13.50%)
Question 3  | A constitutional amendment modifying the State Senate[11] | Passed[12] | 217,462 (56.90%) | 105,333 (27.60%)
Question 4  | A constitutional amendment modifying the reapportionment system[11] | Passed[12] | 210,400 (55.10%) | 120,029 (31.40%)

### 1994

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Measure 1  | A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds in some circumstances[11] | Passed[13] | 231,859 (61.60%) | 102,721 (27.30%)
Measure 2  | A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds in some circumstances[11] | Passed[13] | 198,977 (52.90%) | 129,233 (34.30%)
Measure 3  | A constitutional amendment making the Board of Education an appointed position by the Governor of Hawaii[11] | Failed[13] | 158,675 (42.20%)  | 176,242 (46.80%)
Measure 4  | A constitutional amendment limiting the powers of the Board of Education[11] | Passed[13] | 238,870 (63.50%) | 89,466 (23.80%)
Measure 5  | A constitutional amendment modifying the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court's power[11] | Passed[13] | 250,481 (66.60%) | 71,160 (18.90%)
Measure 6  | A constitutional amendment setting the number of judicial nominees to be no less than 4 and no more than 6[11] | Passed[13] | 215,471 (57.30%) | 96,762 (25.70%)
Measure 7  | A constitutional amendment setting judge's term limits at 6 years[11] | Passed[13] | 240,411 (63.90%) | 73,945 (19.60%)
Measure 8  | A constitutional amendment modifying the appointment process[11] | Passed[13] | 205,982 (54.70%) | 103,135 (27.40%)

### 1996

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding hurricane insurance[11] | Passed[14] | 234,436 (63.50%) | 92,238 (25.00%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment allowing the state to apportion funds for the purpose of constructing new public school facilities[11] | Passed[14] | 242,009 (65.50%) | 83,882 (22.70%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment making some changes to public school funding[11] | Passed[14] | 164,132 (44.40%) | 123,021 (33.30%)
Constitutional Convention  | A constitutional amendment calling for a constitutional convention[11] | Passed[14][a] | 163,869 (50.50%) | 160,153 (49.50%)

### 1998

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Convention Question  | A constitutional amendment calling for a constitutional convention[15] | Failed[16] | 140,688 (34.10%)  | 244,753 (59.30%)
Question 1  | A constitutional amendment modifying the tax review commission[17] | Failed[16] | 138,672 (33.60%)  | 222,433 (53.90%)
Question 2 | A constitutional amendment granting the legislature the authority to prohibit same-sex marriage[18] | Passed[16] | 285,384 (69.18%) | 117,827 (28.56%)

## 2000—

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### 2000

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment granting the University of Hawaii self-governance[19] | Passed[20] | 268,166 (72.40%) | 76,870 (20.70%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment requiring the tax review commission meet every ten years rather than every five years[21] | Failed[20] | 130,055 (35.10%)  | 208,035 (56.10%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment redefining the duties of the reapportionment commission[22] | Passed[20] | 260,669 (70.40%) | 67,568 (18.20%)

### 2002

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Question 1  | A constitutional amendment requiring candidates for the state legislature hold residency in Hawaii before filing to run for office[23] | Passed[24] | 42,506 (84.40%) | 4,604 (9.10%)
Question 2  | A constitutional amendment allowing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of assisting non-profit private educational institutions[25] | Passed[24] | 28,379 (56.30%) | 18,243 (36.20%)
Question 3  | A constitutional amendment allowing the state to initiative felony prosecutions by submitting written documentation to the court[26] | Passed[24] | 25,838 (51.30%) | 19,277 (38.30%)

### 2004

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to define sexual assault crimes in law[27] | Passed[28] | 282,852 (65.60%) | 103,745 (24.10%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment creating a public sex offender registry[29] | Passed[28] | 309,415 (71.80%) | 79,321 (18.40%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to define confidential communications in criminal proceedings[30] | Passed[28] | 229,439 (53.20%) | 147,257 (34.20%)
Amendment 4  | A constitutional amendment changing the process for the state to initiate criminal proceedings[31] | Passed[28] | 241,658 (56.00%) | 129,103 (29.90%)

### 2006

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment to establish a candidate advisory council to screen potential members of the University of Hawaii's board of regents[32] | Passed[33] | 195,909 (56.20%) | 152,635 (43.80%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment to establish a government salary commission[34] | Passed[33] | 184,101 (52.80%) | 164,515 (47.20%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory retirement age for judges[35] | Failed[33] | 121,418 (34.80%)  | 226,805 (65.20%)
Amendment 4  | A constitutional amendment allowing the Hawaii State Legislature to define some terms relating to sexual assault crimes[36] | Passed[33] | 240,789 (69.00%) | 107,575 (31.00%)
Amendment 5  | A constitutional amendment allowing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of assisting agricultural businesses[37] | Passed[33] | 222,072 (63.70%) | 126,588 (36.30%)

### 2008

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Constitutional Convention Question  | A measure to hold a state constitutional convention to revise the Constitution of Hawaii[38] | Failed  | 152,453 (35.00%)  | 281,418 (65.00%)
SB 966  | A constitutional amendment lowering the age requirement for Hawaii Governor and Lieutenant Governor from 30 to 25[38] | Failed  | 75,696 (18.00%)  | 356,682 (82.00%)

### 2010

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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HB 2376  | A constitutional amendment changing the Hawaii Board of Education from an elected board to an appointed board[39] | Passed[40] | 221,390 (57.40%) | 145,818 (37.80%)
SB 2807  | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to issue rebates if the state holds a budget surplus[39] | Passed[40] | 227,457 (59.00%) | 122,672 (31.80%)

### 2012

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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HB 2594  | A constitutional amendment allowing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of updating dam and reservoir facilities[41] | Failed[42][b] | 212,395 (48.70%)  | 175,952 (40.30%)
SB 650  | A constitutional amendment allowing the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court to temporarily appoint retired judges to judicial seats[43] | Failed[42][c] | 216,655 (49.60%)  | 174,190 (39.90%)

### 2014

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Measure name  | Description  | Status  | Yes votes  | No votes

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment requiring the judicial selection commission publicly disclose a list of judicial nominees for all vacancies[44] | Passed[45] | 302,953 (81.98%) | 41,308 (11.18%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to issue bonds for the purpose of supporting agricultural businesses[46] | Passed[45] | 185,531 (50.20%) | 152,222 (41.19%)
Amendment 3  | A constitutional amendment increasing judge's mandatory retirement age from 70 to 80[47] | Failed[45] | 81,406 (22.03%)  | 268,958 (72.78%)
Amendment 4  | A constitutional amendment allowing the state to spend public funds on private education programs[48] | Failed[45] | 160,238 (43.36%)  | 192,247 (52.02%)
Amendment 5  | A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to issue bonds for the purpose of supporting dam and reservoir facilities[49] | Passed[45] | 234,016 (63.32%) | 106,377 (28.79%)

### 2016

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Amendment 1  | A constitutional amendment to increase the value requirement for a jury trial in civil lawsuits from $5,000 to $10,000[50] | Failed[51][d] | 201,198 (46.00%)  | 185,586 (42.40%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment adding bond and pension payments as alternative dispositions of excess general fund revenues[52] | Passed[51] | 219,056 (50.10%) | 157,289 (35.90%)

### 2018

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Hawaii Constitutional Convention Question  | A measure to hold a state constitutional convention to revise the Constitution of Hawaii[53] | Failed[54] | 94,579 (25.57%)  | 275,300 (74.43%)

### 2024

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Amendment 1 | A constitutional amendment removing the state legislature's power to ban same-sex marriage.[55] | Passed[56] | 268,038 (51.3%) | 211,142 (40.4%)
Amendment 2  | A constitutional amendment standardizing the judicial appointment process for district courts.[55] | Passed[56] | 316,468 (60.6%) | 131,729 (25.2%)

## See also

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* Elections in Hawaii
* Initiatives and referendums in the United States

## Notes

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1. ^ While this measure passed, enough voters left the question blank that court cases were filed challenging the result. To rectify this, the legislature placed the measure on the ballot again in 1998.
2. ^ Required at least 218,833 votes to pass
3. ^ Required at least 218,833 votes to pass
4. ^ Required at least 218,833 votes to pass

## References

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