For example. the people of Hawaii achieved a legislative success of national significance last November when they approved amendments to the State constitution and complied with a U.S. Supreme Court mandate on reapportionment. By a margin of 2 to 1. Hawaiians approved all but one of 23 amendments recommended by the Constitutional Convention. Among the changes adopted were deletion of restrictions against naturalized citizens as candidates for the office of Governor. terms of 2 years only for newly elected State senators. thereby eliminating staggered terms. requirement of a State ethics code. elimination of literacy tests for voters. authorization of collective bargaining by public employees. and significant protections against invasion of privacy. Economically. Hawaii continues to grow.
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