Bill > HB1395

This bill requires counties in Hawaii that use neighborhood boards to make two key changes to their local election processes: first, neighborhood board member terms must be limited to one year, and second, voters must be able to cast their ballots for neighborhood board members through both electronic and in-person voting methods. The bill mandates that counties modify their charters, neighborhood plans, or ordinances to implement these requirements and directs them to submit timely reports to the Office of Elections about their compliance. Additionally, the bill defines a "neighborhood board" as any board subject to part VII of chapter 92 of Hawaii's laws. The legislation includes a fiscal appropriation to support the implementation of these changes, with funds to be expended by the City and County of Honolulu, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Office of Elections will be responsible for tracking county compliance and informing the legislature of any jurisdictions that fail to meet the new requirements.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1395&year=2025