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HI HB1753
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 17-3 of Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding procedures for filling state senate vacancies
- For vacancies occurring not later than 10 days prior to primary election filing deadline, candidates file nomination papers by the primary election filing date and are nominated and elected at the next general election
- For vacancies occurring between 10 days before primary filing and 95 days before general election, party candidates are nominated by county committees with nomination papers filed 75 days before general election; nonpartisan candidates file by same deadline with winner decided by lot
- For vacancies occurring after 95 days before general election or if no candidates are nominated, the governor appoints a person from a list of three prospective appointees submitted by the prior incumbent's political party
- Extends filing deadline windows from 50 days to 75 days prior to general election for candidate nominations in certain vacancy scenarios
Legislative Description
Relating To Vacancies.
Office of Elections Package
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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