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HI SB551
Bill
AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by the next general election to vote in primary elections
- Eligible 17-year-olds must have been Hawaii residents for at least 30 days immediately before the primary election and be registered voters
- Affected voters may participate in the primary election immediately preceding the general election in which they will turn 18, plus any intervening or concurrent special elections
- Current law requires voters to be 18 years old; this change allows younger voters to participate in primary elections that determine general election ballots
- Effective date is July 1, 2112, with the amendment taking effect upon compliance with Hawaii Constitution Article XVII, Section 3
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii, Section 1, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Change The Age Qualification For Voting In State Or Local Elections.
Voting
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Okimoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).
3/19/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/19/2021
Government Reform3/11/2021
Judiciary1/27/2021
Full Bill Text
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