Report Title:

Gambling; Proposed Constitutional Ban

Description:

Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the legalization of gambling.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1501

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2003

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

proposing an amendment to article XVI of the constitution of the state of hawaii relating to gambling.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to propose a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legalization of gambling.

SECTION 2. Article XVI of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:

"Gambling Prohibited; Exception

Section 15.5. All forms of gambling are prohibited in this State; except for social gambling to the extent authorized by law on the date this provision takes effect."

SECTION 3. The question to be printed on the ballot shall be as follows:

"Shall all gambling, except social gambling, be prohibited in this State?"

SECTION 4. New constitutional material is underscored.

SECTION 5. This amendment shall take effect upon

compliance with Article XVII, section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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