HI SB2051

Authorizes county clerks to accept electronic voter registration applications from applicants with valid government-issued identification capable of electronic confirmation, as an alternative to traditional mail or in-person registration.

Requires electronic applications to contain substantially similar information and content as paper affidavit applications under HRS §11-15, with applicants providing name, Social Security number, date of birth, residence, and citizenship status.

Permits election officials to use signatures obtained from government databases to validate voter identity in election-related matters requiring signatures.

Allows the online registration system to capture additional information such as security questions for authenticating future voter registration transactions.

Appropriates $500,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2012-2013 to the Office of Elections for planning, designing, and implementing the online voter registration system, with any remaining funds available for implementation.