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HI SB599

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Russell Ruderman

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires the elections commission to notify the chief election officer in writing within seven business days after voting to remove them.

  • 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).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor1/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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