REQUESTING THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO REPLACE THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ELECTED BY VOTERS, TO OVERSEE ELECTIONS.

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The Senate resolution asks the Legislative Reference Bureau to examine how Hawaii could change its election administration by removing the appointed Chief Election Officer and giving that role to a Secretary of State elected by voters. It would require a report with findings and any suggested legislation before the 2027 regular session. The change would affect how elections are overseen in the state.

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