Const. Art. XVIII, §8

Deadline for setting up the Office of Hawaiian Affairs

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This section tells the state legislature to get ready for the changes to Article XII about the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. It must do this by the first general election after voters approve those changes. It is a timing rule for the legislature.

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The constitution, as written — Date For Office Of Hawaiian Affairs

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 legislature shall provide for the implementation of the amendments to Article XII in Sections 5 and 6 on or before the first general election following ratification of the amendments to Article XII in Sections 5 and 6.

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

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