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HI SB2178

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Les Ihara

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow 17-year-olds to vote in state and local primary elections if they will turn 18 by the next general election in the same calendar year.

  • Permits qualified 17-year-olds to also vote in any co-occurring or subsequent special elections held before the general election.

  • Maintains all other current voting qualifications, including U.S. citizenship, one year state residency, and voter registration.

  • Amendment becomes effective July 1, 2050, upon compliance with Hawaii Constitution Article XVII, Section 3.

  • Ballot question asks voters whether the constitution should be amended to allow people turning 18 between primary and general elections to vote in the primary election.

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.

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Last Action

Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 2).

3/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/10/2022
Ways and Means2/8/2022
Judiciary1/21/2022

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