Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Election Reform; Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Appointment Process; Bipartisan; Transparency; Integrity
Requires the Chief Election Officer role to be an elected position by popular vote beginning with the 2030 general election. Amends the appointment process of the elections commission to subject nominations to confirmation by an appointing body. Makes conforming amendments.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-02 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-02 | Latest Action | Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1519 HD1 | CSC; State Contractors; State Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 369 SD1 | Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat | unknown |
| HB 371 HD1 SD1 | CSC; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions | unknown |
| HB 850 HD1 SD1 | Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Cumulative Voting | unknown |
| SB 2002 SD2 HD1 | DLNR; CWRM; Working Group | in_committee |
| SB 2466 HD1 | Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Termination | in_committee |
| HB 2469 HD1 | LRB; Legislature; Regular Sessions; Length; Working Group; Appropriation | failed |
| HB 322 HD2 | Elections; Motor Vehicle Permits and Licenses; Identification Cards | failed |