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HB1552Introduced in the House

Relating To The Chief Election Officer.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Introduced by David Tarnas, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Provides that, in the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Election Officer, the Attorney General shall serve as the Interim Chief Election Officer until the Elections Commission appoints a new Chief Election Officer.

Where it stands

The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

February 10, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1

  4. Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 02-10-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

  5. The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

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