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Preamble
Federal Constitution Adopted
Article I
Bill of Rights
  • Political power
  • Rights of individuals
  • Freedom of religion, speech, press
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Right to privacy
  • Searches and seizures
  • Trial by jury; rights of accused
  • Right to bear arms
  • Eminent domain
Article II
Suffrage and Elections
  • Qualifications; disqualification
  • Registration and voting
  • Campaign fund and spending limits
  • General, special and primary elections
Article III
The Legislature
  • Composition of senate and house
  • Qualifications; salary
  • Bills; enactment; veto
  • Impeachment
Article IV
Reapportionment
  • Reapportionment commission
  • Apportionment among island units
  • Congressional redistricting
Article V
The Executive
  • Governor and lieutenant governor
  • Executive powers
  • Executive departments
Article VI
The Judiciary
  • Supreme court; appellate court
  • Appointment of justices and judges
  • Judicial selection commission
  • Administration; rules
Article VII
Taxation and Finance
  • Taxing power; income taxation
  • Budget; appropriations
  • Debt limit; expenditure ceiling
Article VIII
Local Government
  • Creation of political subdivisions
  • Local self-government; charter
  • Taxation and finance
Article IX
Public Health and Welfare
  • Public health; care of handicapped
  • Housing; economic security
  • Environmental rights
  • Public safety
Article X
Education
  • Public education; board of education
  • University of Hawaii
  • Board of regents
Article XI
Conservation & Development of Resources
  • Natural resources; agricultural lands
  • Marine and water resources
  • Environmental rights
  • Nuclear energy
Article XII
Hawaiian Affairs
  • Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
  • Public trust
  • Office of Hawaiian Affairs
  • Traditional and customary rights
Article XIII
Organization; Collective Bargaining
  • Private employees
  • Public employees
Article XIV
Code of Ethics
Article XV
State Boundaries; Capital; Flag; Language and Motto
  • Boundaries; capital
  • State flag; official languages; motto
Article XVI
General and Miscellaneous Provisions
  • Civil service; retirement system
  • Oath of office
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Plain language; self-executing provisions
Article XVII
Revision and Amendment
  • Constitutional convention
  • Amendments proposed by legislature
Article XVIII
Schedule
  • Transitional provisions
  • Continuity of laws
  • Effective dates

This Constitution is provided as a public legal resource. The text reflects the Hawaii State Constitution as amended and in force January 1, 2000. For the most current version, please consult the Hawaii State Legislature website. A subject matter index (PDF) and full text download (ZIP) are also available.