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The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention in 1949 and adopted by popular ballot on November 7, 1950. It was amended in 1959 and ratified by Congress on March 18, 1959, the same day Hawaii became a state. Hawaii was the first state in the nation to ratify the proposed federal equal rights amendment, passing it on March 22, 1972.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of ratification | 18 March 1959 |
| Date of adoption | 7 November 1950 |
| Date of amendment | 27 June 1959 |
| Date of amendment ratification | 22 March 1972 |
| Date of constitution coming into effect | 21 August 1959 |
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What You'll Learn
- The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention in 1949
- It was adopted by popular ballot on November 7, 1950
- It was amended when three propositions were adopted by the people on June 27, 1959
- It was accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress on March 18, 1959
- Hawaii was the first state to ratify the proposed federal equal rights amendment
The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention in 1949
The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention under Act 334, Session Laws of Hawaii 1949. It was adopted by popular ballot on November 7, 1950, and was amended when three propositions were adopted by the people on June 27, 1959. As amended, it was accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress by the Act of March 18, 1959. It went into effect on August 21, 1959, upon the issuance of a presidential proclamation admitting the state of Hawaii into the Union.
The Hawaii Constitution was the first state constitution, and it became effective when Hawaii was made a state in 1959. The Constitutional Convention was authorised under Act 334 of the 1949 Session Laws of Hawaii. The constitution was then adopted in a statewide vote of the people, the Hawaii Constitution Ratification Vote, held on November 7, 1950.
The 1950 Hawaii Constitution was amended in 1959 when three propositions were submitted to the people in accordance with the Act of Congress approved on March 18, 1959. These propositions were adopted by the people at the election held on June 27, 1959. The amended constitution was then accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress by the Act of March 18, 1959.
The Hawaii Constitution has since been amended a number of times in accordance with proposals adopted by the legislature or by constitutional convention and ratified by the people.
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It was adopted by popular ballot on November 7, 1950
The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention under Act 334, Session Laws of Hawaii 1949. It was adopted by popular ballot on November 7, 1950, and was deemed amended when three propositions were adopted by the people on June 27, 1959. It was subsequently accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress on March 18, 1959, and became effective on August 21, 1959, upon the issuance of a presidential proclamation admitting the state of Hawaii into the Union.
The first Hawaii Constitutional Convention was held in 1950 to adopt the first state constitution. The Hawaii Constitution was adopted by the people at the election held on November 7, 1950. The Constitution has since been amended a number of times in accordance with proposals adopted by the legislature or by constitutional convention and ratified by the people.
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It was amended when three propositions were adopted by the people on June 27, 1959
The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention under Act 334, Session Laws of Hawaii 1949. It was adopted by popular ballot on November 7, 1950, and was deemed amended when three propositions were adopted by the people on June 27, 1959. These propositions were submitted to the people in accordance with the Act of the U.S. Congress approved on March 18, 1959.
The three propositions adopted by the people on June 27, 1959, were:
- To amend the Hawaii Constitution to include a bill of rights.
- To provide for the election of a constitutional convention to propose amendments to the constitution.
- To provide for the submission of proposed amendments to the constitution to the people for their approval or rejection.
These propositions were adopted by the people to ensure that the Hawaii Constitution was in line with the U.S. Constitution and to provide for the protection of the rights of the people of Hawaii.
The Hawaii Constitution, as amended, was then accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress on March 18, 1959, and became effective on August 21, 1959, upon the issuance of a presidential proclamation admitting the state of Hawaii into the Union.
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It was accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress on March 18, 1959
The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention under Act 334, Session Laws of Hawaii 1949. It was adopted by popular ballot on November 7, 1950, and was deemed amended when three propositions submitted to the people were adopted on June 27, 1959. As so amended, it was accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress on March 18, 1959. It went into effect on August 21, 1959, upon the issuance of a presidential proclamation admitting the state of Hawaii into the Union.
Hawaii was the first state in the nation to ratify the proposed federal equal rights amendment, passing it on March 22, 1972, and adding it to its constitution in 1972 as Article I, section 21.
The first Hawaii Constitutional Convention was held in 1950 to adopt the first state constitution, which became effective when Hawaii was made a state in 1959. The second, the "1968 ConCon", was approved by the voters in 1968.
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Hawaii was the first state to ratify the proposed federal equal rights amendment
The Hawaii Constitution was framed by a Constitutional Convention under Act 334, Session Laws of Hawaii 1949. It was adopted by popular ballot on November 7, 1950, and was deemed amended when three propositions submitted to the people—in accordance with the Act of the U.S. Congress approved March 18, 1959—were adopted by the people on June 27, 1959. It was subsequently accepted, ratified, and confirmed by Congress on March 18, 1959, and became effective on August 21, 1959, upon the issuance of a presidential proclamation admitting the state of Hawaii into the Union. The Constitution has since been amended a number of times in accordance with proposals adopted by the legislature or by constitutional convention and ratified by the people.
The first Hawaii Constitutional Convention was held in 1950 to adopt the first state constitution, which became effective when Hawaii was made a state in 1959. The second, the “1968 ConCon”, was approved by the voters in 1968.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the Hawaii Constitution was ratified by Congress on March 18, 1959, and became effective on August 21, 1959.
Hawaii became a state in 1959.
The first Hawaiʻi Constitutional Convention was held in 1950 to adopt the first state constitution.
The second Hawaiʻi Constitutional Convention was approved by voters in 1968.
