HB 1280 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age in Hawaii from 18 to 16 years old for state and local elections

• Requires voter registration and one year of state residency, with all other qualifications remaining the same

• Cites Hawaii's declining voter turnout (52.6% in 2018 general election, lowest in nation in 2016) and argues early voting creates lifelong voters

• Includes ballot question: "Shall voting rights for state and local elections be expanded to those who are sixteen years of age or older?"

• Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution