Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 311: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

Passed one chamber Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

SB 311 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Karl Rhoads (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Carol Fukunaga (Democratic); Lorraine Inouye (Democratic); and 4 more. 2 co-sponsors.