Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 259: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 259 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Primary sponsor: David Alcos (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that each county council district feature at least one voter service center for elections. Prioritizes using public schools as voter service centers. Requires the clerk to advertise for volunteers. Requires each county council district to have one voter service center open on election day.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.