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HI HB1752
Bill
Status
1/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Reinstates the definition of "precinct" as the smallest political subdivision established by law in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 11-1.
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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."
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Updates voter registration notices to include precinct information alongside district and current street address within thirty days of registration.
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Replaces references to "district" with "precinct" throughout election statutes in sections governing voter challenges, natural disasters, election proclamations, and voting by mail procedures.
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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