HI SB1561

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow 17-year-olds to vote in state and county primary elections if they will turn 18 by the date of the next state or county general election.

Requires 17-year-old voters to have been Hawaii residents for at least 30 days immediately preceding the primary election and to be registered as required by law.

Restricts 17-year-old voting to state and county offices only, excluding federal elections.

Applies voting eligibility beginning with the primary election immediately preceding the general election in which the voter will turn 18, plus any intervening or co-occurring special elections without federal offices.

Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution, requiring voter approval through ballot measure.