HI HCR75

Requests county clerk offices to establish additional Voter Service Centers (VSCs) beyond the eight currently planned statewide for the 2020 elections based on county-specific voter needs.

Cites concerns that only eight VSCs open for limited periods (10 business days before election through election day) is insufficient to address issues with Hawaii's new vote-by-mail system implemented in 2020.

Recommends consideration of state libraries and other state or county locations for additional VSCs and staffing them with trained volunteers from non-partisan civic organizations.

Emphasizes that limited VSC access disproportionately impacts rural voters who must travel long distances and may result in voter disenfranchisement or election result challenges.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the Chief Election Officer and mayor/clerk offices of all four counties (Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai).