Const. Art. XVI, §13

Government writing should be easy to understand

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This section says that government documents for the public should be written in plain language, avoiding technical terms, as much as possible. It applies to all languages. It is a general guideline, not a strict rule.

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The constitution, as written — Language

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.

Insofar as practicable, all governmental writing meant for the public, in whatever language, should be plainly worded, avoiding the use of technical terms.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

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