Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2528: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN ELECTIONS AND ELIMINATE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2528 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN ELECTIONS AND ELIMINATE PRIMARY ELECTIONS. Primary sponsor: Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to require the use of ranked-choice voting in all elections and eliminate primary elections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.