Hawaii voters will decide 2 statewide measures in 2026 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.
These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.
Authorize RISE Bonds Amendment
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
Authorize the state legislature to empower the counties and municipalities of the state to issue housing infrastructure growth bonds for specified public works, public improvements, and community development
A yes vote
Supports authorizing the legislature to let counties issue housing infrastructure growth bonds for public works and community development.
A no vote
Opposes the new bond authority, leaving county financing powers unchanged.
Increase Time for Senate to Act on Judicial Appointments Amendment
Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)
Increase the timeframe for the Senate to consider and act on appointments of judges and justices from 30 days to 60 days for appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when the Senate is not in regular session or is soon to adjourn the regular session
A yes vote
Supports giving the state Senate 60 days instead of 30 to act on judicial appointments made between April 1 and December 31 when it is out of regular session.
A no vote
Keeps the current 30-day window for Senate action on those judicial appointments.
Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.
