GM 1125·HI·senate
Informing the Legislature that on May 22, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2143 SD1 HD1 CD1 (ACT 025).
IntroducedFiled May 26, 2026
Sponsor: governor
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May 26, 2026
Summary
The law removes Senate approval from the appointment of Hawaii’s chief election officer, letting the Elections Commission name the officer directly. It also creates a step‑by‑step list of officials who can temporarily serve as chief election officer if the position becomes vacant. The change is intended to ensure uninterrupted leadership of the state’s election administration.
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