Hawaii Public Health and Welfare, Amendment 17 (1978)
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The Hawaii Public Health and Welfare, Amendment 17, also known as Amendment 17, was on the ballot in Hawaii on November 7, 1978, as a convention referred constitutional amendment. It was approved. The amendment proposed seven new additions to the constitution: Article IX, Sections 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10. The amendments stated that they would allow flexibility in programs for care of the handicapped; it would give the legislature power to establish eligibility standards for public assistance; it would delete the power to conserve and develop natural beauty, which would be moved to an Article on Conservation and Development of Resources; and would authorize the state to provide for public safety, security of the elderly, preservation of cultural resources and promotion of a healthful environment.[1]
Election results
| Hawaii Amendment 17 (1978) | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 173,839 | 68.92% | ||
| No | 78,387 | 31.08% | ||
Election results via: Referenda and Primary Elections for Hawaii, 1968-1990
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