HI·Bill·2018 Regular Session
HB 49
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI, SECTION 8, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Introduced 2017-01-18Last action 2017-11-30 — Carried over to 2018 Regular Session.
Sponsor
OSHIRO
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in House committee
The 2018 Regular Session ended on 2018-05-03. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
✗
Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
Repeals the provision of the state constitution that prohibits nuclear fission power plants to be constructed or radioactive material to be disposed of without the prior approval by a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2018 Regular Session
Full Bill Text
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2018/bills/HB49_.PDF