Const. Art. XVI, §15

State's power to promote public welfare

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This section says that listing certain powers in the constitution does not limit the state's ability to make laws for the general good of the people. It clarifies that the state can act beyond the listed powers to help the public.

state agencies

The constitution, as written — Power

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 enumeration in this constitution of specified powers shall not be construed as limitations upon the power of the State to provide for the general welfare of the people.

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

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