S.B. 421 Summary

• Consolidates vacancy procedures for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, State Senator, and State Representative into a single section requiring special elections to fill vacancies.

• Eliminates the previous system of gubernatorial temporary appointments for state legislative vacancies by requiring special elections as the primary vacancy-filling mechanism.

• Requires the chief election officer to issue a proclamation no later than 60 days before the special election, specifying the election date, time, location, nomination filing deadline, and other relevant details.

• Repeals sections 17-2, 17-3, and 17-4 of Hawaii Revised Statutes, which previously contained separate procedures for U.S. Representatives, State Senators, and State Representatives respectively.

• Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.