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HI SB461

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 11-15.2 and 15-7 to modify voter registration affidavit language regarding voter fraud penalties
  • Changes language from "providing false information may result in" a class C felony to explicitly stating "voter fraud is" a class C felony
  • Increases maximum fine for voter fraud from $1,000 to $10,000 while maintaining imprisonment penalty of up to five years or both
  • Requires voter registration applicants to acknowledge the increased penalties as part of their sworn affirmation
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Class C Felonies.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to JUD, FIN, referral sheet 28

2/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2018
Judiciary1/17/2018
Judiciary and Labor1/23/2017

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