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This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Education to integrate voter registration into the enrollment and course registration process for all public high schools in the state. Students will be required to complete a voter registration portion of their application, indicating whether they want to register to vote or make changes to their existing voter registration. If a student chooses to register or update their information, the Department of Education will electronically transmit the necessary information to county clerks, election officials, and the online voter registration system. The bill ensures that students can opt out of registration if they wish, and that no information will be transmitted for students who cannot prove U.S. citizenship. County clerks will then review the applications, approve or reject them according to existing voter registration laws, and update voter rolls accordingly. The bill also mandates that relevant databases maintained by counties and the Department of Education will be electronically accessible to election officials for processing voter applications and maintaining election integrity. This legislation aims to simplify and streamline the voter registration process for high school students, making it easier for young people to participate in the democratic process.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=39&year=2026