Loading chat...
HI HB1678
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
Click for details
AI Summary
- Clarifies cumulative voting procedures for planned community associations and condominium associations in Hawaii, specifying that members may give all votes to one candidate or distribute individual votes among any or all candidates when electing directors
- Expands the definition of "candidate" in cumulative voting to explicitly include both nominees and write-in candidates, ensuring write-in candidates receive equal treatment under voting rules
- Amends Section 421J-3.2 (planned community associations) and Section 514B-124.5 (condominium associations) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes
- Maintains existing provisions that cumulative voting is only permitted when authorized by association bylaws or governing documents
- Effective date set for July 1, 3000
Legislative Description
Relating To Associations.
Planned Community Associations
Last Action
Referred to CPN.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/12/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
No bill text available