HI SB1220

Changes Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 831-2 to prohibit persons convicted of felonies from voting or holding public office, with mandatory language replacing permissive language.

Adds 10-year prohibition on becoming a candidate for or holding public office after final discharge for persons convicted of 12 specific felony offenses against public administration, including bribery, perjury, obstruction of justice, jury tampering, and intimidating witnesses.

Maintains permanent prohibition on holding any public office or employment for persons convicted of acts, attempts, or conspiracies to overthrow state or federal government by force or violence.

Clarifies that "public office" includes elected offices and state agency positions appointed by the governor, chief justice, office of Hawaiian affairs, or judicial selection commission, or those requiring senate confirmation.

Updates Section 831-3.1 to reference the restructured provisions regarding disqualification from public office and employment based on prior convictions.