Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1216
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- PIERICK (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Proposes to amend the state constitution to:(1) require the election of state justices and judges, as provided by law; authorize the governor and chief justice to make interim appointments for vacancies in the offices of the chief justice, supreme court, intermediate appellate court, and circuit courts, or district courts, respectively; and (3) repeal provisions pertaining to the judicial selection commission.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.