Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2728: 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
SB 2728 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ELECTIONS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2026): The committee on EIG deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on EIG deferred the measure.
- The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on JDC/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
- Referred to JDC/EIG, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.