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HI HB1581

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires candidates for President and Vice President of the United States to submit copies of their federal income tax returns for the five most recent taxable years to Hawaii's office of elections no later than fifty days before a general election.

  • Mandates public disclosure of submitted tax returns on the office of elections website within seven days, with the director of taxation authorized to redact appropriate information before posting.

  • Prohibits candidates who fail to comply with tax return disclosure requirements from having their names printed on Hawaii's official ballot for the general election.

  • Requires presidential electors, when convened, to vote only for candidates who have publicly released their federal income tax returns for the five most recent taxable years either through submission to the office of elections or posting online.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Elections.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to JDL.

3/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor3/9/2017
Judiciary1/30/2017

Full Bill Text

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