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HI HB1752

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reinstates the definition of "precinct" as the smallest political subdivision established by law in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 11-1.

  • Amends the definition of "district" to mean the district of political representation associated with a state representative, removing the previous reference to "the fewest eligible voters in a particular election."

  • Updates voter registration notices to include precinct information alongside district and current street address within thirty days of registration.

  • Replaces references to "district" with "precinct" throughout election statutes in sections governing voter challenges, natural disasters, election proclamations, and voting by mail procedures.

  • Takes effect upon approval and facilitates election administration following the statewide mail-in voting system established by Act 136, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019.

Legislative Description

Relating To Elections.

Elections

Last Action

The committee(s) on JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2020

Full Bill Text

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