PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.

HB 495 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit all members of the Hawaii Legislature to a maximum of sixteen years of service. This would directly affect current and future legislators by restricting how long they can serve in either the House or Senate. The key provision establishes a clear, fixed term limit without exceptions, applying uniformly to all legislative seats. The bill does not alter existing term rules but would require a constitutional amendment vote if passed. (Note: This is a procedural bill; it has not yet been voted on by the full Legislature.)