SB733Introduced in the Senate
Proposing Amendments To The Hawaii State Constitution To Establish A Continuous Legislative Session.
Introduced by Stanley Chang, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes a continuous Legislature. Requires the Legislature to convene at least once each month. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a 2-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires the passage of the legislative budget within 45 days before the end of each fiscal year. Prohibits members of the legislature from holding any position of employment in the private sector during their term. Authorizes members to serve in the United States military reserves, National Guard, or hold any lawful position of government employment, subject to certain current ethical limitations. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2028 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to JDC, WAM.
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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