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Yes: 5 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 10312025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO ADVISORY REFERENDUMS.
Sponsored By: Chris Lee (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Authorizes the Legislature to adopt any Concurrent Resolution to propose a non-binding advisory referendum question concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds to the people, who may vote on the question during any general election. Imposes notice, certification, and reporting requirements on the Chief Election Officer. Requires a written explanation for any legislative acts that are contrary to the reported majority vote on the advisory referendum question to be reflected in the legislative record. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1)
ElectionsLegislatureAdvisory ReferendumsQuestionsBallotsGeneral Obligation BondsGVO, JDC
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Chris Lee
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
David Alcos III
Republican • House
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/11/2025
The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 462) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2/13/2025SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2/13/2025SenateThe committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/11/2025SenateThe committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-11-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225.
2/6/2025SenateThe committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225.
2/4/2025SenateThe committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/31/2025SenateReferred to GVO, JDC.
1/23/2025SenatePassed First Reading.
1/21/2025SenateIntroduced.
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB1031_SD1
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