J.H. Snider

J.H. Snider is the editor of The Hawaii State Constitutional Convention Clearinghouse (hawaii.concon.info.)
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To Oppose A ConCon Is To Oppose Constitutional Democracy

To Oppose A ConCon Is To Oppose Constitutional Democracy

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A critical function of a constitution is to limit the powers of the people’s government agents, including the Legislature.

Want Term Limits? A Con Con Is Your Only Hope Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Want Term Limits? A Con Con Is Your Only Hope

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The Hawaii Legislature will never place such an amendment on the ballot because it’s not in its self-interest to do so.

State Constitutional Convention Was Hijacked In ’96 — It May Happen Again PF Bentley/Civil Beat/2014

State Constitutional Convention Was Hijacked In ’96 — It May Happen Again

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More people voted “yes” than “no,” but the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that ballots left blank on the question were additional “no” votes.

Preparing For Hawaii’s Next Constitutional Convention Vote Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Preparing For Hawaii’s Next Constitutional Convention Vote

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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.