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HI HB2365
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Matsumoto
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AI Summary
- Chief Election Officer position changes from appointed to elected by voters, beginning with the 2030 general election, with the candidate receiving the highest number of votes winning
- Lieutenant Governor will preside over the Chief Election Officer election rather than the Chief Election Officer overseeing their own race
- Vacancies in the Chief Election Officer position will be filled by the Governor within 60 days, selecting from a list of three candidates submitted by the Elections Commission within 30 days
- Elections Commission nomination process changes to require confirmation by an appointing body consisting of the Chief Justice, Senate President, House Speaker, and minority leaders from both chambers
- Act takes effect July 1, 2029, with the first elected Chief Election Officer term beginning February 1, 2031
Legislative Description
Relating To Election Reform.
Transparency
Last Action
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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