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HRS §21B-2

Who can be impeached and what happens after

The House of Representatives can impeach the governor or lieutenant governor for serious wrongdoing in office. If convicted, they can only be removed from office and banned from future state offices, but they can still face criminal charges.

The statute, as written — Causes for impeachment

The house of representatives shall have the power of impeachment of the governor or lieutenant governor for malfeasance in office, corruption, dereliction of duty, or other high crimes or misdemeanors. Impeachment shall not extend beyond removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the State, but the person convicted may be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment as provided by law.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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