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HI SB216
Bill
Status
Passed
6/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
- Establishes mandatory automatic recount of all votes when the margin of victory equals or is less than 100 votes or one-quarter of one percent of total votes cast, whichever is greater
- Applies to both candidate elections and ballot questions, with no cost charged to candidates for mandatory recounts
- Requires all mandatory recounts to be completed and results publicly announced within 72 hours after polls close on election day
- Allows candidates and their representatives to attend and witness recounts, with election officials required to notify affected parties at least one day before the recount
- Clarifies that mandatory recounts are not considered election contests and establishes a three-day deadline for filing election contest complaints following recount results announcements
Legislative Description
Relating To Elections.
Votes
Last Action
Act 135, 06/25/2019 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237).
6/28/2019
Committee Referrals
Finance3/20/2019
Judiciary3/7/2019
Ways and Means2/1/2019
Judiciary1/22/2019
Full Bill Text
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