Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2265: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENABLE LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2265 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENABLE LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Re-Referred to JDC, WAM.
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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 provide for initiative and referendum.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM.
- Referred to GVO/JDC, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.