Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 78: RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 78 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): The committee on GVO 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.
Makes an application for voter registration part of certain state agency application processes. Requires the sharing of certain information among certain state agencies, election personnel, and online voter registration system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- The committee on GVO deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 01-30-25 3:01PM; Conference Room 225.
- The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to GVO, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.