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HI HCR63
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Amy Perruso
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AI Summary
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Urges the Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education to conduct a comprehensive analysis of lowering the voting age for state and local elections from 18 to 16 years old in Hawaii.
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Cites evidence that voting habits formed early in life increase future voter participation, and that jurisdictions lowering voting age to 16 show higher civic engagement among young people.
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Notes that 16- and 17-year-olds work, pay taxes, drive, and may be married or tried as adults, making them stakeholders in electoral decisions.
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Requires the Commission to submit its report to the Governor and Legislature no later than 20 days before the start of the 2022 Regular Session.
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Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, and the Commission Chairperson.
Legislative Description
Urging The Commission To Promote And Advance Civic Education To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Feasibility And Implications Of Lowering The Voting Age For State And Local Elections From Eighteen To Sixteen Years Of Age.
Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education
Last Action
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/22/2021