Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1594: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1594 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS. Primary sponsor: Brenton Awa (Republican), Samantha DeCorte (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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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 to limit the number of years members may serve in the Legislature to a maximum of sixteen years.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Awa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to JDC, WAM.
- Introduced.