Hawaii Senate · Feb 13, 2026
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
Result: pass
SB 2478: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE AND HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND BEACHES.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Not voting | Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Brenton Awa(Republican) | Yea |
| Lynn DeCoite(Democratic) | Not voting |
| Mike Gabbard(Democratic) | Yea |
| Karl Rhoads(Democratic) | Yea |
| Tim Richards(Democratic) | Yea |