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HI SB599
Bill
Status
1/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Russell Ruderman
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the elections commission to remove the chief election officer by majority vote of a quorum at a commission meeting, removing the previous "for good cause" requirement.
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Requires the elections commission to notify the chief election officer in writing within seven business days after voting to remove them.
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Removal does not take effect immediately; the bill specifies a notice period must pass after the chief election officer receives written notice (specific number of days left blank in the draft).
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Overrides section 11-7(d) of Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding chief election officer removal procedures.
Legislative Description
Elections Commission; Removal of Chief Election Officer
Last Action
The committee on JDL deferred the measure.
2/25/2015