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

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Background

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. 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. Efforts were revived during the 1978 Constitutional Convention, spearheaded by State Senator Mary George and the "Citizens Con Con Monitors." 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." While supporters of I&R were successful in bringing the proposal to a vote at the convention, it was ultimately rejected. 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."

Types of ballot measures

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. Article XVII of the Constitution of Hawaii provides for two means by which measures can be placed on the ballot:

  • 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.

1968—1999

1968

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
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

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Question 1 A constitutional amendment modifying the redistricting calendar Passed 192,432 (50.40%) 127,199 (33.30%)
Question 2 A constitutional amendment providing an alternative oath of office for elected officials Passed 228,395 (59.80%) 51,451 (13.50%)
Question 3 A constitutional amendment modifying the State Senate Passed 217,462 (56.90%) 105,333 (27.60%)
Question 4 A constitutional amendment modifying the reapportionment system Passed 210,400 (55.10%) 120,029 (31.40%)

1994

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Measure 1 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds in some circumstances Passed 231,859 (61.60%) 102,721 (27.30%)
Measure 2 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds in some circumstances Passed 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 Failed 158,675 (42.20%) 176,242 (46.80%)
Measure 4 A constitutional amendment limiting the powers of the Board of Education Passed 238,870 (63.50%) 89,466 (23.80%)
Measure 5 A constitutional amendment modifying the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court's power Passed 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 Passed 215,471 (57.30%) 96,762 (25.70%)
Measure 7 A constitutional amendment setting judge's term limits at 6 years Passed 240,411 (63.90%) 73,945 (19.60%)
Measure 8 A constitutional amendment modifying the appointment process Passed 205,982 (54.70%) 103,135 (27.40%)

1996

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment authorizing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of funding hurricane insurance Passed 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 Passed 242,009 (65.50%) 83,882 (22.70%)
Amendment 3 A constitutional amendment making some changes to public school funding Passed 164,132 (44.40%) 123,021 (33.30%)
Constitutional Convention A constitutional amendment calling for a constitutional convention Passed 163,869 (50.50%) 160,153 (49.50%)

1998

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Convention Question A constitutional amendment calling for a constitutional convention Failed 140,688 (34.10%) 244,753 (59.30%)
Question 1 A constitutional amendment modifying the tax review commission Failed 138,672 (33.60%) 222,433 (53.90%)
Question 2 A constitutional amendment granting the legislature the authority to prohibit same-sex marriage Passed 285,384 (69.18%) 117,827 (28.56%)

2000—

2000

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment granting the University of Hawaii self-governance Passed 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 Failed 130,055 (35.10%) 208,035 (56.10%)
Amendment 3 A constitutional amendment redefining the duties of the reapportionment commission Passed 260,669 (70.40%) 67,568 (18.20%)

2002

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Question 1 A constitutional amendment requiring candidates for the state legislature hold residency in Hawaii before filing to run for office Passed 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 Passed 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 Passed 25,838 (51.30%) 19,277 (38.30%)

2004

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to define sexual assault crimes in law Passed 282,852 (65.60%) 103,745 (24.10%)
Amendment 2 A constitutional amendment creating a public sex offender registry Passed 309,415 (71.80%) 79,321 (18.40%)
Amendment 3 A constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to define confidential communications in criminal proceedings Passed 229,439 (53.20%) 147,257 (34.20%)
Amendment 4 A constitutional amendment changing the process for the state to initiate criminal proceedings Passed 241,658 (56.00%) 129,103 (29.90%)

2006

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment to establish a candidate advisory council to screen potential members of the University of Hawaii's board of regents Passed 195,909 (56.20%) 152,635 (43.80%)
Amendment 2 A constitutional amendment to establish a government salary commission Passed 184,101 (52.80%) 164,515 (47.20%)
Amendment 3 A constitutional amendment to remove the mandatory retirement age for judges Failed 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 Passed 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 Passed 222,072 (63.70%) 126,588 (36.30%)

2008

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Constitutional Convention Question A measure to hold a state constitutional convention to revise the Constitution of Hawaii 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 Failed 75,696 (18.00%) 356,682 (82.00%)

2010

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
HB 2376 A constitutional amendment changing the Hawaii Board of Education from an elected board to an appointed board Passed 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 Passed 227,457 (59.00%) 122,672 (31.80%)

2012

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
HB 2594 A constitutional amendment allowing the state to issue bonds for the purpose of updating dam and reservoir facilities Failed 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 Failed 216,655 (49.60%) 174,190 (39.90%)

2014

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment requiring the judicial selection commission publicly disclose a list of judicial nominees for all vacancies Passed 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 Passed 185,531 (50.20%) 152,222 (41.19%)
Amendment 3 A constitutional amendment increasing judge's mandatory retirement age from 70 to 80 Failed 81,406 (22.03%) 268,958 (72.78%)
Amendment 4 A constitutional amendment allowing the state to spend public funds on private education programs Failed 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 Passed 234,016 (63.32%) 106,377 (28.79%)

2016

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment to increase the value requirement for a jury trial in civil lawsuits from $5,000 to $10,000 Failed 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 Passed 219,056 (50.10%) 157,289 (35.90%)

2018

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Hawaii Constitutional Convention Question A measure to hold a state constitutional convention to revise the Constitution of Hawaii Failed 94,579 (25.57%) 275,300 (74.43%)

2024

Measure name Description Status Yes votes No votes
Amendment 1 A constitutional amendment standardizing the judicial appointment process for district courts. Election not yet held
Amendment 2 A constitutional amendment removing the state legislature's power to ban same-sex marriage. Election not yet held

See also

Notes

  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

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  48. "Hawaii State Funding for Private Early Childhood Education Programs, Amendment 4 (2014)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
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