Article VIII — Local Government
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Haw. Const. art. VIII, § 1 Creation; Powers Of Political Subdivisions
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The legislature shall create counties, and may create other political subdivisions within the State, and provide for the government thereof. Each political subdivision shall have and exercise such powers as shall be conferred under general laws. [Ren and am Const Con 1978 and ele…
Haw. Const. art. VIII, § 2 Local Self-Government; Charter
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Each political subdivision shall have the power to frame and adopt a charter for its own self-government within such limits and under such procedures as may be provided by general law. Such procedures, however, shall not require the approval of a charter by a legislative body. Ch…
Haw. Const. art. VIII, § 3 Taxation And Finance
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The taxing power shall be reserved to the State, except so much thereof as may be delegated by the legislature to the political subdivisions, and except that all functions, powers and duties relating to the taxation of real property shall be exercised exclusively by the counties,…
Haw. Const. art. VIII, § 4 Mandates; Accrued Claims
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No law shall be passed mandating any political subdivision to pay any previously accrued claim. [Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Haw. Const. art. VIII, § 5 Transfer Of Mandated Programs
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If any new program or increase in the level of service under an existing program shall be mandated to any of the political subdivisions by the legislature, it shall provide that the State share in the cost. [Add Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Haw. Const. art. VIII, § 6 Statewide Laws
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This article shall not limit the power of the legislature to enact laws of statewide concern. [Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]