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HI SB2162

HI SB2162
Relating To Ranked Choice Voting.


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Introduced
01/20/2022
In Committee
04/29/2022
Crossed Over
03/08/2022
Passed
05/03/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes ranked choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats.

AI Summary

This bill establishes ranked-choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats in Hawaii. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, and the candidate with the most votes in the final round of tabulation is declared the winner. The bill provides detailed procedures for how ranked-choice voting will be implemented, including provisions for handling ties and allowing for batch elimination of candidates. The bill also requires the election proclamation to explain ranked-choice voting and allows the ballot to include information necessary for its use.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Act 047, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147). (on 06/17/2022)

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