Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB2393 Compare Versions

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1	1	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2393 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PREVENT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM SERVING IN PUBLIC OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	THE SENATE S.B. NO. 2393
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37	37	AMENDING ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PREVENT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS FROM SERVING IN PUBLIC OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that citizens of this State have the right to expect that public servants be people of integrity, and not people who have committed actions that threaten democracy or undermine the vote of the people. The purpose of this Act is to propose to amend article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to more closely reflect the language of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. SECTION 2. Article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii is amended to read as follows: "DISQUALIFICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT Section 3. No person shall hold any elected office for this State or any portion of this State, or serve as an elector of the president or vice president, or hold any other public office or employment, either as a civilian or a member of the Hawaii national guard or successor entity, who [has been convicted of any act to overthrow, or attempt to overthrow, or conspiracy with any person to overthrow the government of this State or of the United States by force or violence.], having previously sworn or affirmed to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, or the constitution of any other state, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof." SECTION 3. The question to be printed on the ballot shall be as follows: "Shall article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, which disqualifies certain persons from public office or employment, be amended to more closely reflect the language of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and not explicitly require that a person be convicted of any act to overthrow, attempt to overthrow, or conspiracy with any person to overthrow the government of this State or the United States by force or violence?" SECTION 4. Constitutional material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New constitutional material is underscored. SECTION 5. This amendment shall take effect upon compliance with article XVII, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that citizens of this State have the right to expect that public servants be people of integrity, and not people who have committed actions that threaten democracy or undermine the vote of the people.
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51	51	The purpose of this Act is to propose to amend article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to more closely reflect the language of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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53	53	SECTION 2. Article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii is amended to read as follows:
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57	57	Section 3. No person shall hold any elected office for this State or any portion of this State, or serve as an elector of the president or vice president, or hold any other public office or employment, either as a civilian or a member of the Hawaii national guard or successor entity, who [has been convicted of any act to overthrow, or attempt to overthrow, or conspiracy with any person to overthrow the government of this State or of the United States by force or violence.], having previously sworn or affirmed to support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, or the constitution of any other state, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof."
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59	59	SECTION 3. The question to be printed on the ballot shall be as follows:
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61	61	"Shall article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, which disqualifies certain persons from public office or employment, be amended to more closely reflect the language of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and not explicitly require that a person be convicted of any act to overthrow, attempt to overthrow, or conspiracy with any person to overthrow the government of this State or the United States by force or violence?"
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63	63	SECTION 4. Constitutional material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New constitutional material is underscored.
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65	65	SECTION 5. This amendment shall take effect upon compliance with article XVII, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii.
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79	79	Report Title: Constitutional Amendment; Public Office; Disqualification Description: Proposes to amend article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to more closely reflect the language of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (ConAm) The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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95	95	Proposes to amend article XVI, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to more closely reflect the language of Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (ConAm)
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103	103	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.