S.B. 421 Summary

• Consolidates vacancy procedures for United States Senator, United States Representative, State Senator, and State Representative into a single statute (Section 17-1)

• Requires special elections to fill all congressional and legislative vacancies instead of gubernatorial appointments, with the chief election officer issuing a proclamation no later than 60 days before the election

• Repeals separate sections governing vacancies for United States Representatives (Section 17-2), State Senators (Section 17-3), and State Representatives (Section 17-4)

• Specifies that special elections shall be conducted and results ascertained in accordance with Hawaii election law (Title 11), with details on timing and procedures to be included in the proclamation