Const. Art. XVI, §4
Oath of Office
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗Before starting their jobs, certain Hawaii public officers must swear or affirm to support the U.S. and Hawaii Constitutions and faithfully do their duties. This section lists who must take this oath and the exact wording to use.
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The constitution, as written — Oath Of Office
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.
All eligible public officers, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take and subscribe to the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as ........................ to the best of my ability." As used in this section, "eligible public officers" means the governor, the lieutenant governor, the members of both houses of the legislature, the members of the board of education, the members of the national guard, State or county employees who possess police powers, district court judges, and all those whose appointment requires the consent of the senate. [Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978; am SB 1440 (1992) and election Nov 3, 1992] Attorney General Opinions Elfbrandt v. Russell, 384 U.S. 11, 86 S. Ct. 1238, does not invalidate the oath of office. Att. Gen. Op. 66-18. When board of education members can assume official duties. Att. Gen. Op. 86-21.
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