Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1552
RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- TARNAS (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- BELATTI (Democratic)
- ILAGAN (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
- KUSCH (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- MATAYOSHI (Democratic)
- MORIKAWA (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- SAYAMA (Democratic)
- SOUZA (Republican)
- TAKAYAMA (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Provides that, in the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Election Officer, the Attorney General shall serve as the Interim Chief Election Officer until the Elections Commission appoints a new Chief Election Officer.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 15, 2026 · House
Prefiled. - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 26, 2026 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 - Feb 6, 2026 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 02-10-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 10, 2026 · House
The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.