Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2620: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR REFERENDUM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2620 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR REFERENDUM. Primary sponsor: Terez Amato (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the establishment of a legislative referendum process that allows the Legislature to refer acts to voters for approval or rejection.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.