Ballot Items in Hawaii
Source: Stateline.org
Judges’ retirement age (constitutional amendment 3)
This measure would repeal the mandatory retirement age of 70 for all state court justices and judges. Text of Ballot Item
Salary commission (constitutional amendment 2)
This measure would provide for a salary commission to recommend salaries for state public officials, such as judges, legislators, the governor, lieutenant governor, and other department heads and employees, with the exception of the superintendent of education and president of the University of Hawaii. Text of Ballot Item
Sexual assault (constitutional amendment 4)
This measure would amend the constitution as it pertains to cases of continuous sexual assault crimes against minors 14 and younger. This measure would allow the legislature to define what constitutes a continuing course of conduct and what constitutes the jury unanimity required for a conviction. Text of Ballot Item
Special purpose bonds (constitutional amendment 5)
This measure would allow the state to issue special purpose revenue bonds and to use the proceeds to help agricultural enterprises. Text of Ballot Item
University of Hawaii Board of Regents (constitutional amendment 1)
This measure would require the governor to select candidates for the University of Hawaii’s Board of Regents from a pool of candidates proposed by the board’s candidate advisory council. Text of Ballot Item
