HB 1420

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party to be a running mate for Lieutenant Governor in the general election. Proposes an amendment to article V, section 4, of the Constitution to provide when the office of the governor is vacant, the Lieutenant Governor shall temporarily have the powers and duties of the office; provided that if a certain number of days remain in the gubernatorial term, a special election shall elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor, who shall serve from the date of the certification of the special election results to the end of the vacated term.