Const. Art. III, §19
Impeachment
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section covers impeachment of the governor, lieutenant governor, and certain appointed officers. It says who can impeach and try them, what vote is needed to convict, and that punishment is limited to removal and disqualification from state office, though criminal charges can still follow.
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The constitution, as written — Impeachment
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The governor and lieutenant governor, and any appointive officer for whose removal the consent of the senate is required, may be removed from office upon conviction of impeachment for such causes as may be provided by law. The house of representatives shall have the sole power of impeachment of the governor and lieutenant governor and the senate the sole power to try such impeachments, and no such officer shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members of the senate. When sitting for that purpose, the members of the senate shall be on oath or affirmation and the chief justice shall preside. Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the legislature may provide for the manner and procedure of removal by impeachment of such officers. The legislature shall by law provide for the manner and procedure of removal by impeachment of the appointive officers. Judgments in cases of 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 nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment as provided by law.
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