HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
750 |
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 11-15.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Notwithstanding the closing of the general
county register pursuant to section 11-24, a person who is eligible to vote but
is not registered to vote may register by appearing in person at any voter
service center [on or] no later than the day before the primary
election or the day before the general election [day.] in which the
person intends to vote."
SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY: |
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Report Title:
Elections; Late Voter Registration; Deadline
Description:
Changes the deadline for in-person late voter registration to the day before the primary election or the day before the general election in which a person intends to vote.
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