HI·Bill·2017 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 2017-01-23 — Referred to EEP, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 1
Sponsor
OSHIRO
Cosponsors
None⚫
Died in House committee
The 2017 Regular Session ended on 2017-05-04. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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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: 2017 Regular Session
Full Bill Text
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2017/bills/HB49_.PDF