Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1397
RELATING TO STATE LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KOUCHI (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Provides the Governor with discretion to not fill a vacant legislative position if the vacancy occurs one hundred twenty days or less from an upcoming primary election until after the results of the primary election are certified.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to GVO, JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.