HB 740 Summary

• Establishes automatic voter registration for applicants obtaining or renewing driver's licenses, provisional licenses, instruction permits, and state identification cards in Hawaii.

• Requires voter registration applications to be included as part of motor vehicle and identification card applications, with applicants automatically registered unless they affirmatively decline.

• Mandates the examiner of drivers electronically transmit voter registration information to county clerks, election officials, and the statewide voter registration system.

• Prohibits voter registration of applicants who present documents demonstrating lack of U.S. citizenship; applicants with documents that neither confirm nor deny citizenship must complete an affidavit affirming citizenship eligibility.

• Takes effect January 1, 2022, and requires county examiners to cooperate with the office of elections to develop necessary forms and affidavits.