Skip to main content

To: All leadership, delegates, and registered members of the Hawaii Republican Party

State Chair and leadership to follow bylaws

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
PETITION TO UPHOLD BYLAWS, PARLIAMENTARY ORDER, AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE HAWAI‘I REPUBLICAN PARTY

To: State Chair Art Hanneman
CC: State Officers, Rules Chair Boyd Ready
From: Concerned Members and Delegates of the Hawai‘i Republican Party



I. Purpose of Petition

We, the undersigned members of the Hawai‘i Republican Party and members of its State Committee, submit this petition as a formal request and demand for the State Chair and State Leadership to:

  1. Uphold the Hawai‘i Republican Party State and County Bylaws

  2. Strictly follow Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised in all meetings and deliberative procedures

  3. Ensure that all party governance is conducted impartially, lawfully, and respectfully, in a manner consistent with the principles of this Party and the Constitution of the United States


II. Context and Concerns

At the Special Meeting held on June 17, 2025, multiple documented violations occurred, including:

  • Failure to distribute the agenda and essential documents with sufficient notice

  • Suppression of Points of Order and Appeals from the Chair, violating Robert’s Rules §23–24

  • Improper transfer of the gavel to the First Vice Chair without absence, incapacity, or notice, violating Robert’s Rules §47:8 and HRP Bylaws §308

  • Failure to allow the presentation of testimony or evidence during an official appeal hearing

  • Disregard for the proper handling of challenges under Bylaws §114 and 117

  • Forcing a vote on matters without deliberation, evidence, or due process

These actions violate the integrity of our bylaws, compromise party transparency, and jeopardize the standing of the Party with governing authorities, including those under the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.


III. Expectations and Responsibilities

We remind State Chair Art Hanneman and all officers that each of you took an oath to uphold the Party's Bylaws and to lead with integrity, fairness, and transparency. You ran as a slate on promises of unity and respect, and those values must be upheld without prejudice or selective application.

Unity does not mean silencing opposing views. It means allowing the full and equal participation of all members, especially when their views are within the scope of the Bylaws, Robert’s Rules, and the laws of this State and country.

We further call on Rules Chair Boyd Ready, as a licensed parliamentarian, to fulfill his professional duty to:

  • Interpret and apply the Bylaws accurately and impartially

  • Prevent the misuse or weaponization of Robert’s Rules of Order

  • Advise without bias and uphold the spirit of a fair deliberative process


IV. Remedy and Future Accountability

We hereby demand:

  1. That the State Chair and Rules Chair publicly affirm their commitment to uphold the Party Bylaws and Robert’s Rules of Order

  2. That all future meetings be conducted with proper notice, transparency, and adherence to parliamentary procedure

  3. That no member be silenced or penalized for raising objections, appeals, or alternative viewpoints, provided they remain within the scope of governing rules

If these standards are not immediately and consistently upheld, we will:

  • Seek the formal resignation of the State Chair and other leadership failing to comply

  • Call for a special meeting of the State Committee to address procedural misconduct

  • Submit a formal complaint to oversight bodies, including the Republican National Committee and applicable authorities under state law


V. Conclusion

Leadership in the Republican Party requires more than holding office—it requires accountability, respect for the rules, and inclusion of all voices. This petition is not about division, but about protecting the foundation of order, fairness, and integrity that makes meaningful unity possible.

Respectfully submitted,
The Undersigned Members of the Hawai‘i Republican Party

Why is this important?

This is not just about one meeting or one leader — it’s about preserving the integrity, transparency, and values of the Hawai‘i Republican Party, and beyond.

We are calling for accountability, respect for our rules, and protection of every member’s voice, regardless of their opinions or alliances. When leadership disregards the bylaws and parliamentary rules, they are not just silencing opposition — they are undermining the very foundation of our party.

This campaign is about making sure:

  • Every delegate and member is heard

  • Rules are followed without favoritism, or because there is opposition

  • Decisions are made through a fair and lawful process

  • Unity means inclusion, not control

If we don’t stand up now, the Party risks becoming a vehicle for personal agendas rather than a force for principled governance. This campaign is our stand to say: Integrity matters. Process matters. Our voice matters.

Join us — not just to protest — but to help restore trust, fairness, and proper leadership to the Hawai‘i Republican Party.

Categories

Updates

2025-07-06 17:53:21 -0400

10 signatures reached