THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
ARTICLE IX - PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
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article IV
article V
article VI
article VII
article VIII
article IX
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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
As Amended and in Force January 1, 2000
ARTICLE IX
PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
PUBLIC HEALTH
Section 1. The State shall provide for the protection and
promotion of the public health. [Ren Const Con 1978 and election
Nov 7, 1978]
CARE OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Section 2. The State shall have the power to provide for
the treatment and rehabilitation of handicapped persons. [Ren and
am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Section 3. The State shall have the power to provide
financial assistance, medical assistance and social services for
persons who are found to be in need of and are eligible for such
assistance and services as provided by law. [Ren and am Const Con
1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE ELDERLY
Section 4. The State shall have the power to provide for
the security of the elderly by establishing and promoting
programs to assure their economic and social well-being. [Add
Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
HOUSING, SLUM CLEARANCE, DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION
Section 5. The State shall have the power to provide for,
or assist in, housing, slum clearance and the development or
rehabilitation of substandard areas. The exercise of such power
is deemed to be for a public use and purpose. [Am HB 54 (1975)
and election Nov 2, 1976; ren and am Const Con 1978 and election
Nov 7, 1978]
MANAGEMENT OF STATE POPULATION GROWTH
Section 6. The State and its political subdivisions, as
provided by general law, shall plan and manage the growth of the
population to protect and preserve the public health and welfare;
except that each political subdivision, as provided by general
law, may plan and manage the growth of its population in a more
restrictive manner than the State. [Add Const Con 1978 and
election Nov 7, 1978]
PUBLIC SIGHTLINESS AND GOOD ORDER
Section 7. The State shall have the power to conserve and
develop objects and places of historic or cultural interest and
provide for public sightliness and physical good order. For
these purposes private property shall be subject to reasonable
regulation. [Ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
PRESERVATION OF A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT
Section 8. The State shall have the power to promote and
maintain a healthful environment, including the prevention of any
excessive demands upon the environment and the State's resources.
[Add Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Section 9. The State shall have the power to preserve and
develop the cultural, creative and traditional arts of its
various ethnic groups. [Add Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7,
1978]
PUBLIC SAFETY
Section 10. The law of the splintered paddle, mamala-hoe
kanawai, decreed by Kamehameha I--Let every elderly person, woman
and child lie by the roadside in safety--shall be a unique and
living symbol of the State's concern for public safety.
The State shall have the power to provide for the safety of
the people from crimes against persons and property. [Add Const
Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
