Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1716: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1716 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Primary sponsor: Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas Chair; Poepoe, Ratcliffe, Shimizu.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a process by which any political party continuously listed on the general election ballot for two consecutive general election cycles shall be deemed continuously qualified for ballot placement. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas Chair; Poepoe, Ratcliffe, Shimizu.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 611) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3729) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 269).
- Passed First Reading.
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