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This bill amends Hawaii's election law to enhance voter service center requirements, mandating that each county council district have at least one voter service center, with a preference for using public schools as these centers. The bill requires county clerks to advertise for volunteer support staff and ensures that on election day, each county council district will have at least one voter service center open for in-person voting. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 11-92.1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to add these new provisions about voter service centers, which will help improve voter accessibility by ensuring more consistent and widespread voting locations across different council districts. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local election officials time to prepare for and implement these new requirements. By prioritizing public schools and requiring volunteer recruitment, the bill aims to make voting more convenient and community-supported.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=259&year=2026