Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Legislature; Senators; Representatives; Vacancies; Appointments; Term
Establishes that if a state legislative vacancy occurs due to the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent before a primary election, but after the close of filing for that election, and the prior incumbent was the only person whose name appeared on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the next succeeding term. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-03-19 | Status | failed |
| 2025-03-19 | Latest Action | The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1520 HD1 SD1 | CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations | in_committee |
| HB 2361 HD1 SD1 | DLNR; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency | in_committee |
| HB 369 SD1 | Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat | in_committee |
| HB 371 HD1 SD1 | CSC; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions | in_committee |
| HB 850 HD1 SD1 | Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Cumulative Voting | in_committee |
| SB 1032 SD2 HD1 | CSC; Campaign Finance; Foreign Entities; Foreign-influenced Business Entities | in_committee |
| SB 2239 SD1 HD1 | Automatic Voter Registration; Identification Card; Driver's License | in_committee |
| SB 2397 SD1 | Neighborhood Boards; Vacancies; Quorum Requirements | in_committee |