Hawaii Revised Statutes 50-11 – Charter amendment and revision
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 50-11
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- county: includes the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-22
Every charter established under this chapter shall provide means by which the charter may be amended or revised. The provisions for amendment and revision must provide for approval of all amendments and revisions by referendum to the electors of the county. The amendment or revision shall be considered ratified if a majority of the electors voting on the amendment or revision cast their ballots in favor of adoption.