July 10, 2008 - Constitutional Convention

Click here to listen to this address, presented this week by Lt. Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr.

"On November 4, you will have the opportunity to vote for, or against the ballot question, "Shall there be a convention to propose a revision of, or amendments to, the State Constitution?"

It is one of the most important decisions facing Hawai`i voters this year.

Several long-standing issues can be addressed by our citizens at a constitutional convention, including restructuring the public education system and expanding legislative options, such as public initiative and referendum.

Ultimately, it is up to the people of Hawai`i to decide.

To make sure you have accurate and credible information on this question, I am leading an 11-member non-partisan task force to study the costs of a constitutional convention. The task force will make its findings available no later than August 1.

For more information about a Hawai`i Constitutional Convention, please visit my web site at www.hawaii.gov/ltgov."