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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a process by which any political party continuously listed on the general election ballot for twenty or more years shall be deemed continuously qualified for ballot placement.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a process to grant continuous qualification for ballot placement to political parties that have been consistently listed on the general election ballot for twenty or more consecutive years, thereby exempting them from future petition requirements to maintain ballot access. The chief election officer will certify a party's eligibility based on historical records, and a party will retain this status unless it dissolves, voluntarily withdraws, or fails to comply with election laws. The bill also amends existing definitions and requirements for political parties, including their disqualification criteria, and clarifies that these new provisions do not limit the election office's authority to enforce other election laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Cochran. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1716&year=2026 |
| HB1716_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1716_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1716_.HTM |
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