A critical function of a constitution is to limit the powers of the people’s government agents, including the Legislature.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
The Hawaii Legislature will never place such an amendment on the ballot because it’s not in its self-interest to do so.
PF Bentley/Civil Beat
More people voted “yes” than “no,” but the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that ballots left blank on the question were additional “no” votes.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
A referendum is set for Nov. 6, 2018, but now is the time to begin the discussion. The author has created a website for that purpose.
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