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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1761: RELATING TO ELECTION REFORM.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1761 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ELECTION REFORM. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
David AlcosPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
Joe GedeonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse18
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Chris MuraokaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse45
Elijah PierickPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse39
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  3. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source