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HB1761Introduced in the House

Relating To Election Reform.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Introduced by Diamond Garcia, District 42

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends various election provisions to increase public access to in-person voting, increase public confidence in elections, and impose accountability in the election certification process. Key features include increased access to voter service centers open on election day, abolition of ranked choice voting, public access to election records, signature verification in the presence of official observers, reform of the mandatory recount process, the use of physical ballots during election audits, and subjecting the chief election officer position to election instead of appointment.

Where it stands

Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1

January 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1

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