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HI HB709

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article II of the Hawaii State Constitution to authorize recounts of votes cast at elections
  • Allows the Legislature to enact laws establishing the procedures and manner for conducting election vote recounts
  • Requires voter approval through ballot question: "Shall the Hawaii State Constitution be amended to allow the Legislature to enact laws that provide for the manner of conducting a recount of votes cast at an election?"
  • Amendment takes effect January 28, 2081, upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution

Legislative Description

Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii.

Constitutional Amendment

Last Action

Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 2).

4/16/2019

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/20/2019
Judiciary3/5/2019
Finance2/13/2019
Judiciary1/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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