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HI SR220

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Attorney General to petition the Hawaii Supreme Court for relief protecting the 2021 Reapportionment Commission from legal action due to missed statutory and constitutional deadlines.

  • Identifies constitutional and statutory deadlines: Commission members selected by May 1, Chairperson by May 31, draft plans submitted by September 8, public hearings completed by September 28, and final plans submitted by October 28.

  • Cites the United States Census Bureau's delay in delivering quality census data due to COVID-19, with data potentially not available until September 30, 2021, making it impossible for the Commission to meet the established deadlines.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Director of the United States Census Bureau, Governor, Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court, Attorney General, and Chief Elections Officer.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Attorney General To Petition The Hawaii Supreme Court Seeking Relief To Prevent Action Against The Reapportionment Commission For The Commission's Failure To Meet Statutory Or Constitutional Deadlines Relating To The 2021 Reapportionment Plans.

Attorney General

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-21-21.

6/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2021

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