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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds from the state's general revenues for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to enhance election processes and encourage voter participation. Specifically, it allocates money to the counties to establish more voter service centers, which are locations where people can vote in person on election day. Additionally, funds are designated for the Office of Elections to print and mail a digital voter information guide to all registered voters, providing them with important election details. Finally, the bill supports a public outreach and engagement campaign by the Office of Elections aimed at increasing voter participation and raising awareness about accessible voting options.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (20)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1525&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1525_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1525_HD1_HSCR102-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1525_HD1_HSCR102-26_.pdf |
| HB1525_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1525_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1525_.HTM |
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